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Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R263
R219
Discovery Miles 2 190
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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.
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Moonfleet (Hardcover)
J. Meade Falkner; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R395
Discovery Miles 3 950
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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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.
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Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner
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R89
R78
Discovery Miles 780
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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.
Moonfleet tells of the adventures of an orphan boy named John
Trenchard. On a cold, dark night in the village of Moonfleet, he
hears a tale of cursed treasure. As John and his friend Elzevir
search for the treasure they become involved in another Moonfleet
secretsmuggling. Will their adventures bring them fortune or lead
them into danger? Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich
and extend your children's reading experiences. TreeTops Classics
are carefully adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce
your readers to significant authors, powerful plots and characters
that have stood the test of time. These abridged versions of
classics have been sensitively adapted by top children's authors to
ensure that language and content is appropriate, but remain
faithful to the original. These enchanting stories will appeal to
all your junior readers and introduce them to a rich literary
heritage. Each book includes author biographies and notes to help
with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary,
ensuring the books are easily accessible. Books contain inside
cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with
children's reading development also available at
www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy
to match every child to the right book.
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Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner, Sheba Blake
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R345
Discovery Miles 3 450
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Moonfleet (Paperback)
J. Meade Falkner, Sheba Blake
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R365
Discovery Miles 3 650
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