Shadows in the Night — Evan G. Andrew

The violent world of smuggling is seen through the eyes of Julia, a spirited young woman who leaves the court of George III for a new life with her great-uncle in the country town of Winchelsea. How many people are hiding secrets? Can she risk losing her heart to the dashing Mr Hamilton who she suspects of leading a double life? In dangerous encounters she learns the truth about those she trusted - and those she shouldn't have.