Bücher von John Meade Falkner

Moonfleet is a gripping 18th-century adventure novel penned by J. Meade Falkner, renowned for its enthralling plot and rich historical backdrop. Set in the coastal village of Moonfleet, the narrative delves into the exploits of young John Trenchard, who becomes embroiled in a thrilling quest for hidden treasure. Tinged with elements of smuggling, betrayal, and friendship, the novel portrays the dynamic relationship between John and the enigmatic Elzevir Block. Against the atmospheric backdrop of the English coast, Falkner weaves a tale replete with suspense, danger, and moral dilemmas, emphasizing the timeless themes of loyalty and sacrifice. With its vivid portrayal of the rugged landscape and intricate character development, Moonfleet stands as a classic in English literature, cherished for its evocative storytelling and enduring exploration of human nature.

Moonfleet is a small village near the sea in the south of England, where village legend tells of the notorious Colonel John ¿Blackbeard¿ Mohune who is buried in a family crypt under the church. He is said to have stolen and hidden a diamond from King Charles I. His ghost is said to wander at night looking for the diamond, and the mysterious lights in the churchyard are attributed to his activities.One night a bad storm floods the village. While attending the Sunday service at church, John Trenchard¿an orphan who lives with his aunt¿hears strange sounds from the crypt below. Investigating, he soon finds himself in a smuggler¿s hideout, where he discovers a locket in a coffin that holds a piece of paper inscribed with Bible verses.John soon finds himself swept up in a smuggling venture planned by Elzevir Block, the smugglers¿ leader, and inadvertently finds out that the verses from Blackbeard¿s locket contain a code that will reveal the location of the famous diamond.Moonfleet was hugely popular in its day and was even sometimes studied in schools. Adaptations to screen, radio, and theater continue today.

J. Meade Falkner is an English author who published the novel Moonfleet in 1898. The story takes place in 18th-century England and features smuggling, treasure hunting, and shipwrecks. Moonfleet was a tiny settlement on the southern English coast in 1757. The Mohunes, a formerly significant local family, are responsible for the village's name. John Trenchard, an orphan who lives with his aunt Miss Arnold, is the primary character. Mr. Ratsey, the sexton, and Parson Glennie, a teacher at the local school, are members of the village church. The Mohune Arms' landlord is Elzevir Block. The moniker "Why Not?" for the inn is a play on the Mohune coat of arms, which features a cross-pall shaped like a letter "Y." The local magistrate, Mr. Maskew, is the father of Grace. The legendary Colonel John ``Blackbeard" Mohune, according to local lore, is interred in the family crypt under the church. He is said to have taken and hidden a diamond from King Charles I. The unexplained lights in the churchyard are ascribed to his activities because it is supposed that his ghost roams the area at night searching for it.

The Nebuly Coat , has been considered an important book throughout the human history. So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. The whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. This book is not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Das Buch erzählt von den Erfahrungen eines jungen Architekten, Edward Westray, der in die abgelegene Stadt Cullerne geschickt wird, um die Restaurierungsarbeiten am Cullerne Minster zu überwachen. Er findet sich im Leben von Cullerne wieder und hört Gerüchte über ein Mysterium, das den Anspruch auf den Titel Lord Blandamer umgibt, dessen Wappen im großen Querschifffenster des Münsters das nebulöse Wappen des Titels ist. Als der neue Lord Blandamer eintrifft und verspricht, alle Kosten der Restaurierung zu übernehmen, vermutet Westray, dass der neue Lord nicht das ist, was er zu sein scheint.Der Telegraph sagte, das Buch "könnte dem unvorsichtigen Leser nicht mehr als eine Kuriosität, ein bisschen Amateurarbeit erscheinen. Doch dies wäre ein Fehler." Der Nebuly Coat enthält Elemente, die in Falkners Leben, Kirchenarchitektur und Heraldik von zentralem Interesse waren. [ Zitieren erforderlich ] Die massiven romanischen Bögen des Cullerne Minster erinnern an die der Kathedrale von Durham , mit der Falkner durch seine Arbeit als ehrenamtlicher Bibliothekar des Dekans und des Kapitels vertraut war und die er von seinem Haus am Palace Green aus betrachtete .

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Fifteen-year-old John Trenchard lives in the coastal village of Moonfleet, where Blackbeard's ghost is said to walk each night in search of his long-lost diamond. When John discovers Blackbeard's coffin, he finds a mysterious clue to the whereabouts of the legendary jewel.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.