In 1757, Moonfleet is a small village near the sea in the south of England. It gets its name from a formerly prominent local family, the Mohunes, whose coat of arms includes a symbol shaped like a capital...

In J. Meade Falkner's 'Moonfleet', readers are transported to the world of 18th-century smuggling along the coast of Dorset, England. This thrilling tale intertwines elements of adventure, mystery, and...

A classic story of high adventure, treasure and smuggling set in a small Dorset village of Moonfleet. Soon to be a major Sky TV series starring Ray Winstone.When young John Trenchard finds a secret passage,...

While practicing his violin at Oxford, John Maltravers notices a strange phenomenon: whenever a certain tune is played a mysterious presence seems to enter the room. Maltravers becomes increasingly unsettled,...

First published in 1903, John Meade Falkner's The Nebuly Coat has drawn praise from writers as diverse as Thomas Hardy, Graham Greene, E. M. Forster, John Betjeman, Henry Newboldt, and A. N. Wilson; while...

J. Meade Falkner's 'Moonfleet' is a classic novel that can be best described as a thrilling adventure set in the 18th century. The book is known for its rich historical detail, vivid descriptions, and...

Moonfleet 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?...

J. Meade Falkner's 'Moonfleet' is a captivating horror classic that delves into themes of greed, loyalty, and redemption. Set in the 18th century, the novel follows the adventures of young John Trenchard...

Moonfleet is a tale of smuggling, royal treasure and shipwreck by the English novelist J. Meade Falkner. The book was extremely popular among children worldwide up until the 1970s, mostly for its themes...