The Wreckers V1 (1857)

The Wreckers V1 is a novel written by Rosa Mackenzie Kettle and first published in 1857. The story is set in a small village on the coast of Cornwall, England, where a group of ruthless wreckers make their living by causing ships to crash on the rocks and then plundering the cargo. The main character, a young man named Mark, is caught up in the dangerous world of the wreckers when he is shipwrecked on the coast and taken in by the leader of the gang, a man named Black John. Mark soon learns the truth about the wreckers and their illegal activities, and he must decide whether to join them or risk his own life to stop them. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Grace, who is also caught up in the wreckers' web of deceit and danger. The novel is filled with suspense, adventure, and romance, as Mark and Grace struggle to survive in a world where nothing is as it seems. Overall, The Wreckers V1 is a gripping tale of betrayal, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.