Steer clear of that ship warns the mysterious gentleman who shares the coachto Dover with John Spencer and his father. Death shell bring you says thegentleman. ... » 

Steer clear of that ship warns the mysterious gentleman who shares the coachto Dover with John Spencer and his father. Death shell bring you says thegentleman. Its the way of a ship that was christened with blood.This is an ominous introduction to the schooner John is about to be entrustedwith for a voyage north of London. But hes too charmed by the pretty Dragon toheed the advice. The ship looks clever and quick and John at the eager age ofsixteen can hardly wait to sail her. She was a smugglers vessel once butthat was in the past. Now shes the Spencers Dragon and she will proudlycarry wool for honest trade.But soon John is forced to consider the gentlemans warning. Could a shipthats seen a smuggling run truly be spoiled for anything else? And what doesJohn really know about his bonny crew? This rousing nautical adventure is fullof danger and surprise. «