- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Classics; New Ed edition (26 July 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 014062144X
- ISBN-13: 978-0140621440
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 1.7 x 11.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 231,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Moonfleet (1898) begins as a mystery and an adventure story, a tale of smuggling set among the cliffs, caves, and downs of Dorset. What will be the outcome of the conflict between smugglers and revenue men? How can the hero, John Trenchard, discover the secret of Colonel John Mohune's treasure? As the book progresses these two interwoven themes resolve themselves into a third and richer one, with the friendship and suffering of both John Trenchard and the craggy, taciturn Elzevir Block. Falkner's feeling for history and for the landscape of his Dorset setting combine with his gift for storytelling to turn Moonfleet into a historical romance of moving intensity.
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The village of Moonfleet lies half a mile from the sea on the right or west bank of the Fleet stream. Read the first page
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A truly wonderful tale of smugglers and wrong-doing, friendship and sacrifice. This book, which seems to have fallen out of fashion in the last twenty years is as much a classic as Treasure Island or Kidnapped. It rips along at a fantastic pace with fortunes reversing almost page by page. The ending is such a beautiful joining of the circle that it leaves you breathless with admiration for the writer's genius while it moves you to the point of tears with the strength of the writer's story. Though written for children, this book can be enjoyed by anyone over the age of eight and perhaps read to children even younger.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is probably my favourite book of all time (yes, yes I have read Harry Potter and as much as i like it, this is a much more superior class of storytelling). I have read and re-read my copy of Moonfleet so many times that it is now severely battered. I'm 18 and not really in the habit of reading old fashioned-type things, but trust me this is a really fab story.
It's about a young lad called John Trenchard who lives in the village of Moonfleet. One day he accidentally discovers a vault/tomb by the local church. He finds himself in a smugglers' den and becomes mixed up in their dealings. There is also the legend of Blackbeard's diamond and a mysterious locket discovered in the dead man's coffin. John and his father-figure Elzivir are forced to leave the village and go on an amazing adventure which never lacks in excitement. There are smugglers, prisoners, theives, guns, treasure, capture, escape, death and even a bit of romance - everything you could ever want.
I really love the writing style of this book too- it is over a hundred years old so some of the language is dated but I personally think that it added to the atmosphere of the story. Definitely do not be put off. I also like the fact that it is written in the first person as it makes you feel a lot closer to the main characters - especially near the end of the book.
To sum up: it's an AMAZING book. So buy it!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Brilliant! A great book for readers of any age. Older children, teens & adults should all enjoy it. I don't know how I missed this one out when I was younger, but it's definitely not just for kids... I loved it!! A smuggling tale of adventure that sees the main character, John Trenchard, mature from boy to man. A well-orchestrated twist to the end of the tale too. A classic!
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why oh why did he go and ruin it!
I was really loving this book,then about 65% through the story just got stupid,I won't go and ruin the (crap) ending but a more contrived ending I have not read,worth a read but... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Chris
Small, underground spaces
A mere 30-ish years since I first picked it up, I've finally finished it. A good read, though old Mead Falkner obviously had a thing about getting trapped in small, dark... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Frootle
Brilliantly written smugglers' tale with the 'classic' branding being...
This book was a favourite in the English classroom during secondary school and its impact on me was so great that many years down the line, when memory of this classic was jogged... Read more
Published 10 months ago by JaY_the_Sussex_Pirate
Great Book
I'd heard of this book but never read it until I got it from here. Well worth it, a fantastic story well told. Very evocatively written too. Love it
Published 13 months ago by Johnoco
Blackbeard's ghost
This novel was bought for me as a Christmas present some thirty years ago, and I have always had fond memories of the dark tale of smuggling, stolen diamonds, ghostly pirates and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Scaroth, Last of the Jagaroth
Minor classic
This novel was bought for me as a Christmas present some thirty years ago, and I have always had fond memories of the dark tale of smuggling, stolen diamonds, ghostly pirates and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Scaroth, Last of the Jagaroth
ABSORBING
If youve ever seen the Jurassic Coast in Dorset then this book will be a good read, you can almost picture the story in your mind, or before your eyes. Read more
Published 15 months ago by sw brooke
well worth a read
With Chris De Burgh's newly released album of the same title, people may be prompted to consider reading the whole story - do so. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Susan Halse
Moonfleet
A really good book for all to read. Even better when you listen to the Chris de Burg CD 'Moonfleet & other stories'
Published 17 months ago by Tonal
Moonfleet
I read this novel as a boy sixty years ago. It has lost nothing over the passage of time and remains an enthralling tale
Published 19 months ago by Jonanon
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