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The Complete Novels of J. Meade Falkner - Tales of Adventure & Mystery-Moonfleet, the Lost Stradivarius & the Nebuly Coat... The Complete Novels of J. Meade Falkner - Tales of Adventure & Mystery-Moonfleet, the Lost Stradivarius & the Nebuly Coat (Hardcover)
J. Meade Falkner
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R1,105 R1,044 Discovery Miles 10 440 Save R61 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Three brilliant novels of mystery and adventure in one special edition
John Meade Falkner was not a full time professional writer. In fact, during the First World War he became chairman of Armstrong Whitworth, the huge British arms manufacturer responsible for the construction of airplanes, cars, ships and more. Although he wrote some non-fiction (mostly travel guides), Falkner is primarily remembered for his classic of adventure fiction, the often dramatised 'Moonfleet'. Set in mid-eighteenth century England, the novel is a grippingly told smuggling tale that is now regarded as a classic. 'Moonfleet' is joined in this unique Leonaur edition by Falkner's two other novels. Aficionados of the ghostly tale will find much to reward them in the pages of the 'Lost Stradivarius'. Lauded as the novel that could potentially have been written by the master of the literary supernatural short story, M.R. James, the plot centres around the violin of the title which is said to conjure the spirit of its former owner. 'The Nebuly Coat' is another gripping mystery set in Dorset, in which young architect Edward Westray, the principal character, must unravel the secrets of the suspicious Blandamers, whose coat of arms features the 'nebuly'-a distinctive heraldic band device. This three-in-one Leonaur edition provides an excellent opportunity for both enthusiasts and newcomers to Falkner's work to read or reread his highly regarded novels in a single satisfying and substantial volume.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.

The Lost Stradivarius (Hardcover): J. Meade Falkner The Lost Stradivarius (Hardcover)
J. Meade Falkner
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R1,232 Discovery Miles 12 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Moonfleet (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Moonfleet (1898) is an adventure novel by J. Meade Falkner. Largely forgotten by today's readers, Falkner was more widely known in his lifetime for his nonfiction works on history and topography as well as his role as chairman of a major arms manufacturer. Far from the amateur musings of a bored millionaire, Falkner's writing shows a mastery of genre fiction while benefitting from his extensive geographical knowledge. Moonfleet has been adapted several times for radio, television, and film, most notably for Fritz Lang's 1955 feature of the same name. "When I was a child I thought that this place was called Moonfleet, because on a still night, whether in summer, or in winter frosts, the moon shone very brightly on the lagoon; but learned afterwards that 'twas but short for 'Mohune-fleet', from the Mohunes, a great family who were once lords of all these parts." Growing up in Moonfleet, young John Trenchard couldn't help but hear the legends of the powerful Mohune family, whose ancestor Colonel Blackbeard is said to have stolen a diamond from King Charles I. An orphan, he is raised by his aunt, Miss Arnold, who tries to protect him from the violence and crime perpetuated by local smugglers. At church one Sunday, John hears noises from the crypt below and endeavors to return. The next day, he encounters two of his friends beside the church wall, and suspects they are searching for the ghost of Blackbeard. As he steps into a sinkhole in the graveyard, he finds himself in a tunnel leading to the crypt, where the telltale signs of smuggling reveal a shocking secret. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of J. Meade Falkner's Moonfleet is a classic of English adventure fiction reimagined for modern readers.

Moonfleet (Hardcover): J. Meade Falkner Moonfleet (Hardcover)
J. Meade Falkner; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R379 Discovery Miles 3 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Moonfleet (1898) is an adventure novel by J. Meade Falkner. Largely forgotten by today's readers, Falkner was more widely known in his lifetime for his nonfiction works on history and topography as well as his role as chairman of a major arms manufacturer. Far from the amateur musings of a bored millionaire, Falkner's writing shows a mastery of genre fiction while benefitting from his extensive geographical knowledge. Moonfleet has been adapted several times for radio, television, and film, most notably for Fritz Lang's 1955 feature of the same name. "When I was a child I thought that this place was called Moonfleet, because on a still night, whether in summer, or in winter frosts, the moon shone very brightly on the lagoon; but learned afterwards that 'twas but short for 'Mohune-fleet', from the Mohunes, a great family who were once lords of all these parts." Growing up in Moonfleet, young John Trenchard couldn't help but hear the legends of the powerful Mohune family, whose ancestor Colonel Blackbeard is said to have stolen a diamond from King Charles I. An orphan, he is raised by his aunt, Miss Arnold, who tries to protect him from the violence and crime perpetuated by local smugglers. At church one Sunday, John hears noises from the crypt below and endeavors to return. The next day, he encounters two of his friends beside the church wall, and suspects they are searching for the ghost of Blackbeard. As he steps into a sinkhole in the graveyard, he finds himself in a tunnel leading to the crypt, where the telltale signs of smuggling reveal a shocking secret. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of J. Meade Falkner's Moonfleet is a classic of English adventure fiction reimagined for modern readers.

Moonfleet (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R85 R75 Discovery Miles 750 Save R10 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When fifteen-year-old orphan John Trenchard is banished by his Aunt Jane, he goes to live at the local inn with the mysterious Elzevir Block, whose son has been killed by Customs Officers. Unofficially adopted by Block, John comes to learn the reasons for the noises in the graveyard at night, of 'Blackbeard' Mohune's lost treasure and Elzevir Block's secret. This dashing tale of eighteenth-century Dorset smugglers will be enjoyed by all who love stories of derring-do written in the tradition of Treasure Island.

The Lost Stradivarius (Paperback): Yordi Abreu The Lost Stradivarius (Paperback)
Yordi Abreu; J. Meade Falkner
R198 Discovery Miles 1 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Lost Stradivarius (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner The Lost Stradivarius (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R888 Discovery Miles 8 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Moonfleet (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner, Sheba Blake Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner, Sheba Blake
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R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Nebuly Coat (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner The Nebuly Coat (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R679 Discovery Miles 6 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Moonfleet - Special Edition (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner Moonfleet - Special Edition (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Moonfleet (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R218 Discovery Miles 2 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Moonfleet (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R558 Discovery Miles 5 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Complete Novels of J. Meade Falkner - Moonfleet, The Lost Stradivarius and The Nebuly Coat (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner The Complete Novels of J. Meade Falkner - Moonfleet, The Lost Stradivarius and The Nebuly Coat (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R1,045 Discovery Miles 10 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Lost Stradivarius (1895). By - J. Meade Falkner: Horror novel (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner The Lost Stradivarius (1895). By - J. Meade Falkner: Horror novel (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Moonfleet (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Nebuly Coat (1903). By - J. Meade Falkner: Suspense novel (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner The Nebuly Coat (1903). By - J. Meade Falkner: Suspense novel (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R342 Discovery Miles 3 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Moonfleet (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner, Sheba Blake Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner, Sheba Blake
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R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Moonfleet - Gothic Novel (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner Moonfleet - Gothic Novel (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R283 R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Save R32 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Moonfleet (1898). By - J. Meade Falkner: Adventure novel (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner Moonfleet (1898). By - J. Meade Falkner: Adventure novel (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R242 Discovery Miles 2 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Nebuly Coat (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner The Nebuly Coat (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R438 Discovery Miles 4 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Nebuly Coat (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner The Nebuly Coat (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R255 Discovery Miles 2 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Lost Stradivarius (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner The Lost Stradivarius (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Moonfleet (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Lost Stradivarius (1895). By J.(John) Meade Falkner - The Lost Stradivarius (1895), by J. Meade Falkner, is a short novel... The Lost Stradivarius (1895). By J.(John) Meade Falkner - The Lost Stradivarius (1895), by J. Meade Falkner, is a short novel of ghosts and the evil that can be invested in an object, in this case an extremely fine Stradivarius violin. (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Nebuly Coat (1903) by - J. Meade Falkner (Paperback): J. Meade Falkner The Nebuly Coat (1903) by - J. Meade Falkner (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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