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A romantic and thrilling tale of smuggling and adventure by award-winning author, Rosemary Sutcliff.

Damaris Crocker had not lived her twelve years in smuggling country without knowing when a Run was planned. .

With over forty books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally acknowledged one of the finest writers of historical novels for children.

Damaris Crocker had not lived her twelve years in smuggling country without knowing when a Run was planned. This night smugglers would bring more than just the usual contraband of brandy and lace. They would bring adventure, romance and danger in the form of a mysterious, wounded, young man . . .

With over forty books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally acknowledged one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and many other honours, Rosemary was awarded the CBE in 1992 for services to children's literature.