The Lost Middy: Being the Secret of the Smugglers' Gap
A teenage boy, Aleck Donne, chafes under his stern uncle's warnings and longs to sail and be independent, even smashing his money-box in impatience. Living in a small coastal community, he grows suspicious that the gardener is linked to the nearby Eilygugg smugglers but refrains from accusing him to avoid causing harm. The narrative tracks the boy's curiosity and determination as he balances youthful impulsiveness with cautious investigation, encountering coastal hazards, secrecy, and moral choices that press him toward greater resourcefulness and maturity.
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A teenage boy, Aleck Donne, chafes under his stern uncle's warnings and longs to sail and be independent, even smashing his money-box in impatience. Living in a small coastal community, he grows suspicious that the gardener is linked to the nearby Eilygugg smugglers but refrains from accusing him to avoid causing harm. The narrative tracks the boy's curiosity and determination as he balances youthful impulsiveness with cautious investigation, encountering coastal hazards, secrecy, and moral choices that press him toward greater resourcefulness and maturity.
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