Ebenezer Dunn
Ebenezer Dunn by Chris Thorndyke, published by Austin Macauley Publishers Limited in May 2021, is a historical fiction novel comprising 346 pages. Set in Devon in 1775, the story follows the Reverend Ebenezer Dunn, who arrives in the village of Ashprington under the guise of a temporary rector. However, his true mission is to spy on the harbor of Dartmouth for the French, aiming to create instability among the local populace while indulging in a life of self-interest.
Readers will find a narrative steeped in themes of infamy, smuggling, and assassination as Ebenezer forms alliances with local figures, including the ruthless smuggling baron Squire Roger Maddock. The plot thickens as the drums of war echo from the American colonies, and a treacherous villager pressures Ebenezer to gather intelligence for his superiors. As he learns of a secret plan involving King George III, Ebenezer conspires to orchestrate a disaster that could have far-reaching consequences for England, further entwining his fate with the turbulent historical backdrop.
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Devon 1775. A tale of infamy, smuggling and assassination.
A temporary rector arrives in the Devon village of Ashprington, but he’s certainly not what he seems to his parishioners-to-be.
The church of St David in Ashprington sees the arrival of the Reverend Ebenezer Dunn with instructions from the French to spy on the bustling harbour of Dartmouth and to create instability amongst the inhabitants in the villages and hamlets along the River Dart. He embraces his mission with fervour, seeing it also as a means of fulfilling his desires to follow a life of self-indulgence and affluence.
Establishing links with Squire Roger Maddock of Darton Hall, a ruthless smuggling baron, Ebenezer forms a syndicate of smugglers from the village to undertake the hazardous smuggling contracts proposed by the squire.
The drums of war are beating in the American colonies and a treacherous member of the village pressures Ebenezer to gather more information for his spy master in Plymouth.
Hearing of a secret plan to bring King George III to the stately home of Saltram House, Ebenezer conspires with his spy master to bring about a disaster that would deliver a catastrophic blow to England and further fuel plans for an imminent invasion by the French.
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