J. Meade Faulkner
J. Meade Faulkner (John Meade Falkner) was an English novelist and poet, best known for his 1898 novel, 'Moonfleet'. He was born on 8 May 1858, in Wiltshire, England, and worked as an arms manufacturer and tutor. He wrote several novels, but 'Moonfleet', an adventure story set in 18th-century Dorset, remains his most famous work. Falkner's writing is characterized by its detailed descriptions and narrative suspense. He passed away on 22 July 1932.
Books
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1. Moonfleet
"Moonfleet" is an adventure novel set in the 18th century in a small English coastal village. The story revolves around a young orphan named John Trenchard, who becomes entangled in the world of smuggling and treasure hunting. After discovering a cryptic message left by the deceased pirate Blackbeard, John and the village's taciturn but kind-hearted smuggler, Elzevir Block, embark on a perilous quest for a fabled diamond. Their journey is fraught with danger, betrayal, and moral dilemmas, leading to a gripping tale of friendship, loyalty, and the pursuit of fortune, all while evading the law and the harsh realities of their time.
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