Doctor Syn, A Tale of the Romney Marsh is the first in the series of Doctor Syn novels by Russell Thorndike and inspired a Disney movie called the Scarecrow of Romney Marsh starring Patrick Patrick McGoohan. In this story we are introduced to the complex Christopher Syn, the kindly vicar of the little town of Dymchurch. Dr Syn seems pleasant, but is he much more than he seems? Although published first, this book is the last of the series chronologically. The town is located near the Romney Marsh, an ideal location for smuggling operations. Captain Howard Collyer, a revenue agent for the crown, arrives on the scene convinced that he can find and capture the smugglers that must be active in the area. The locals deny any knowledge of any smuggling operations, but warn of mysterious bands of witches and glowing demons that ride fire-breathing horses roam the marsh. Can this straight forward navy captain survive these supernatural foes as he investigates Romney Marsh and the disturbing events that begin to happen in Dymchurch?
By : Russell Thorndike (1885 - 1972)
01 - Dymchurch-under-the-wall
02 - The Coming of the King's Frigate
03 - The Coming of the King's Men
04 - The Captain
05 - A Bottle of Alsace Lorraine
06 - Doctor Syn Takes Cold
07 - Clegg the Buccaneer
08 - Dogging the Schoolmaster
09 - The End of Sennacherib Pepper
10 - Doctor Syn Gives Some Advice
11 - The Court House Inquiry
12 - The Captain Objects
13 - The End of the Inquiry
14 - At the Vicarage
15 - A Landed Proprietor Sets Up a Gallows Tree
16 - The Schoolmaster's Suit
17 - The Doctor Sings a Song
18 - Behind the Shutters
19 - The Captain's Nightmare
20 - A Terrible Investigation
21 - The Bo'sun's Story
22 - A Curious Breakfast Party
23 - A Young Recruit
24 - The Coffin-Maker Has a Visitor
25 - The Sexton Speaks
26 - The Devils' Tiring House
27 - The Scarecrow's Legion
28 - The Fight at Mill House Farm
29 - Captain Collyer Entertains an Attorney from Rye
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