| Author |
Falkner, John Meade, 1858-1932 |
| Title |
Moonfleet
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Riikka Talonpoika, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Moonfleet" by John Meade Falkner is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the 18th century, the story revolves around a young boy named John Trenchard who lives in the coastal village of Moonfleet. The narrative hints at themes of adventure, mystery, and intrigue, particularly involving smugglers and the legendary figure of Blackbeard, associated with a hidden treasure. The opening of the novel introduces Moonfleet village, characterized by a dilapidated charm and a strong sense of its history tied to the Mohune family. Fifteen-year-old John Trenchard, who lives with his strict aunt, embarks on his adventures in a setting that is rich with folklore. On a particularly chilly evening in October 1757, John sets out after reading a captivating story from "Arabian Nights" and shouldering the weight of familial loss. He encounters Ratsey, a friendly sexton, as they discuss the recent death of a boy from their village, which serves as a backdrop for John's exploration of the themes of mortality and fate. As the narrative unfolds, whispers of a ghostly presence named Blackbeard and connections to long-lost treasures begin to intertwine, establishing a tone of suspense that hints at greater dangers and deeper secrets yet to be revealed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Smugglers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Treasure troves -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10743 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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