{"title":"Russell Thorndyke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussell Thorndyke\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts engaging tales set against atmospheric backdrops, blending intrigue and vivid storytelling. His works invite readers into richly imagined worlds, where character and setting intertwine to create compelling narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eDoctor Syn\u003c\/em\u003e and evocative regional stories will appreciate Thorndyke’s ability to capture the spirit of place and the complexities of human nature within general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"doctor-syn-a-smuggler-tale-of-the-romney-marsh-by-russell-thorndyke-9781592240005","title":"Doctor Syn, A Smuggler Tale of the Romney Marsh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosing as a respectable vicar in Dymchurch at the turn of the 18th century, Dr. Syn is actually the retired pirate Captain Clegg. Clegg, believed hanged in Rye, is no longer being sought by the authorities. However, country life proves too tame for the good \u003cem\u003eDr. Syn\u003c\/em\u003e, and his attention turns to smuggling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe takes on a secret identity, \"The Scarecrow,\" and leads a gang of smugglers known as the Marsh Men. They travel Romney Marsh by night on horseback, sometimes using mounts painted with phosphorus to give them a spectral appearance, spreading legends of supernatural evil and menace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough a criminal, Syn's appeal is almost Robin Hoodlike. He uses his ill-gotten gains to help his parish, and the King's Men sent to ferret out him and his men are hardly a sympathetic lot, even though they represent the forces of law. It's little wonder that \u003cem\u003eDoctor Syn, A Smuggler Tale of the Romney Marsh\u003c\/em\u003e proved a hit among readers of its day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48228667785452,"sku":"9781592240005","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781592240005-doctor-syn-a-smuggler-tale-of-the-romney-marsh-1.jpg?v=1787612317"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/russell-thorndyke.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}