Moonfleet The Hidden Passage and the Mystery of Blackbeard's Treasure
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Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
20.06.2023
Verlag
CultureaSeitenzahl
268
Maße (L/B/H)
21/14,8/1,5 cm
Gewicht
351 g
Auflage
1. Tirage
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
979-10-418-0263-0
In the novel "Moonfleet" by John Meade Falkner, the story unfolds in the small village of Moonfleet, located near the sea. The protagonist, John Trenchard, is a young boy who becomes intrigued by the local legend of Blackbeard, a notorious pirate rumored to have hidden a valuable diamond. The narrative begins with a fierce storm that floods the village, leading to the discovery of strange noises emanating from the Mohune family vault beneath the church. These noises are attributed to the coffins being disturbed by the floodwaters, but they spark John's curiosity about the hidden treasure. John's adventures begin when he discovers a hidden passage beneath a tomb in the churchyard. Despite his initial fear, he is driven by the hope of finding Blackbeard's treasure. His exploration is set against the backdrop of a village steeped in smuggling activities, with the Why Not? inn serving as a hub for clandestine operations. The innkeeper, Elzevir Block, and the sexton, Ratsey, are key figures in the smuggling trade, and their interactions with John add layers of intrigue and danger to the story. As John delves deeper into the mystery, he encounters various challenges and learns about the complexities of human nature, loyalty, and betrayal. The novel weaves together themes of adventure, the supernatural, and the moral dilemmas faced by those living on the fringes of the law. Falkner's vivid descriptions of the coastal landscape and the suspenseful plot keep readers engaged as they follow John's quest for the elusive diamond and the truth behind the legend of Blackbeard.
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