Moonfleeet - Softcover

Falkner, J. M.

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Synopsis

This thrilling story of smugglers' coves and buried treasure centres on the adventures of John Trenchard, a young orphan who goes to live with the mysterious Elzivir Block in the sleepy seaside village of Moonfleet. Unofficially adopted by Block, whose own son was killed by Customs Officers, John gradually learns of Moonfleet's secrets - of the noises in the graveyard late at night and of 'Blackbeard' Mohune's treasure.

J. M. Falkner, is best known for his romantic adventures and this classic tale of Dorset smugglers has been a favourite of young readers since it was first published in 1898.

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