Author: Kenneth WarrenPublisher: Lewiston, N.Y. ; Queenston, Ont. : Edwin Mellen Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
John Meade Falkner, 1858-1932
Author: Kenneth WarrenPublisher: Lewiston, N.Y. ; Queenston, Ont. : Edwin Mellen Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
The Nebuly Coat
Author: J. Meade FalknerPublisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775562816
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Settle in for a juicy and well-wrought historical mystery in J. Meade Falkner's The Nebuly Coat. Edward Westray, a young architect, is dispatched to a remote village in southwest England to work on a complex restoration project. In the course of his work, he learns about a vast inheritance that has as yet gone unclaimed. When the purported heir makes an appearance, Westray has his doubts. Is his suspicion merited? Read The Nebuly Coat to find out.
Moonfleet Illustrated
Author: J Meade FalknerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Moonfleet is a 1898 novel written by English writer J. Meade Falkner. The plot is an adventure tale of smuggling, treasure, and shipwreck set in 18th century England
The Lost Stradivarius
Author: John Meade FalknerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
A History of Oxfordshire
Author: John Meade FalknerPublisher: London : E. Stock
ISBN:
Category : Oxfordshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Moonfleet
Author: J. Meade FalknerPublisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 1513287834
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Moonfleet (1898) is an adventure novel by J. Meade Falkner. Largely forgotten by today’s readers, Falkner was more widely known in his lifetime for his nonfiction works on history and topography as well as his role as chairman of a major arms manufacturer. Far from the amateur musings of a bored millionaire, Falkner’s writing shows a mastery of genre fiction while benefitting from his extensive geographical knowledge. Moonfleet has been adapted several times for radio, television, and film, most notably for Fritz Lang’s 1955 feature of the same name. “When I was a child I thought that this place was called Moonfleet, because on a still night, whether in summer, or in winter frosts, the moon shone very brightly on the lagoon; but learned afterwards that 'twas but short for 'Mohune-fleet', from the Mohunes, a great family who were once lords of all these parts.” Growing up in Moonfleet, young John Trenchard couldn’t help but hear the legends of the powerful Mohune family, whose ancestor Colonel Blackbeard is said to have stolen a diamond from King Charles I. An orphan, he is raised by his aunt, Miss Arnold, who tries to protect him from the violence and crime perpetuated by local smugglers. At church one Sunday, John hears noises from the crypt below and endeavors to return. The next day, he encounters two of his friends beside the church wall, and suspects they are searching for the ghost of Blackbeard. As he steps into a sinkhole in the graveyard, he finds himself in a tunnel leading to the crypt, where the telltale signs of smuggling reveal a shocking secret. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of J. Meade Falkner’s Moonfleet is a classic of English adventure fiction reimagined for modern readers.
Handbook for Berkshire
Author: John Murray (Firm)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Berkshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
The Routledge History of Literature in English
Author: Ronald CarterPublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415243179
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
This is a guide to the main developments in the history of British and Irish literature, charting some of the main features of literary language development and highlighting key language topics.
1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up
Author: Julia EcclesharePublisher:
ISBN: 9781844036714
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up is the perfect introduction to the very best books of childhood: those books that have a special place in the heart of every reader. It introduces a wonderfully rich world of literature to parents and their children, offering both new titles and much-loved classics that many generations have read and enjoyed. From wordless picture books and books introducing the first words and sounds of the alphabet through to hard-hitting and edgy teenage fiction, the titles featured in this book reflect the wealth of reading opportunities for children.Browsing the titles in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up will take you on a journey of discovery into fantasy, adventure, history, contermporary life, and much more. These books will enable you to travel to some of the most famous imaginary worlds such as Narnia, Middle Earth, and Hogwart's School. And the route taken may be pretty strange, too. You may fall down a rabbit hole, as Alice does on her way to Wonderland, or go through the back of a wardrobe to reach the snowy wastes of Narnia.
Moonfleet
Author: John Meade FalknerPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 014193607X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Everyone in the tiny village of Moonfleet lives by the sea one way or another, so it's no surprise when young John Trenchard gets involved in the smuggling trade. Forced to flee England with a price on his head, John little guesses the adventures and trials he will have before he sees Moonfleet again or the change in his fortunes when he does.