Moonfleet

Moonfleet

by John Meade Falkner
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 18/05/2015

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John Meade Falkner was an English novelist and poet. He published guide books, historical essays, and some poetry, but it is the novels were his most succesful works. “Moonfleet” is a tale about smuggling, first published in 1898. The main protagonist John Trenchard is an orphan who lives with his aunt, Miss Arnold in the village of Moonfleet. The local legend tells of the notorious Colonel John "Blackbeard" Mohune who is buried in the family crypt under the church. He is reputed to have stolen a diamond from King Charles I and hidden it. It is believed, that his ghost wanders at night looking for it. Being entranced by the local legend, John Trenchard begins a dangerous adventure which will include a chase along a precarious cliff path and deciphering a hidden code in an ancient castle.

ISBN:
1230000437752
1230000437752
Category:
Adventure
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
18-05-2015
Language:
English
Publisher:
Media Galaxy
John Meade Falkner

John Meade Falkner (1858-1932) was an English novelist and poet, best known for his 1898 novel, Moonfleet. An extremely successful businessman as well, he became chairman of the arms manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth during World War I.

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