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Young Percy Maitland is a naval pilot and guides his late father's brig to safety, thereby saving the ship, her crew and cargo despite being pursued by the King's excise collectors. But has his father's successor taken over the smuggling business or are Ralph Tryon's plans more sinister? And what does Percy's widowed mother know? What hold does Ralph have over her? (summary by Lynne Thompson)

Join the adventurous journey of Percy Maitland, a young naval pilot, who bravely navigates his late fathers brig to safety amidst a perilous pursuit by the Kings excise collectors. Has his fathers smuggling legacy been passed on to his successor, or are there darker secrets lurking in Ralph Tryons plans? Will Percys mother, now a widow, unravel the truth about Ralphs hold over her? Dive into this gripping saga to find out. (summary by Lynne Thompson)