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J. Meade Falkner

    May 8, 1858 – July 22, 1932

    This author delves into complex human motivations within compelling adventure narratives, often set against historical backdrops. His novels are distinguished by a meticulously crafted style and a profound understanding of character psychology, offering readers not just gripping plots but also thoughtful explorations of human destiny. His works are valued for their literary merit and their ability to immerse readers in worlds rich with mystery and suspense.

    J. Meade Falkner
    The Lost Stradivarius
    A History of Oxfordshire
    Moonfleet: A Gripping Tale of Smuggling, Royal Treasure & Shipwreck (Children's Classics)
    Moonfleet: Gothic Novel
    Moonfleet
    Scribes and Scripture
    • 2022
    • 2022

      In Scribes and Scripture, scholars John D. Meade and Peter J. Gurry answer common questions about the writing, copying, canonizing, and translating of the Bible and give readers tools to interpret the evidence about God's word.

      Scribes and Scripture
    • 2020

      The village of Moonfleet has a legend about the notorious Colonel John "Blackbeard" Mohune who is buried in the family crypt under the church. Blackbeard is reputed to have stolen a diamond from King Charles I and hiding it before his death. But his ghost has no rest and it wanders at night looking for the treasure and causing the mysterious lights in the churchyard. Now it is up to John and Elzevir to hunt the treasure amidst all odds and cunning. But will they survive the ordeal? Or will this hunt turn out to be the biggest mistake of their lives?

      Moonfleet: A Gripping Tale of Smuggling, Royal Treasure & Shipwreck (Children's Classics)
    • 2019

      Moonfleet: Gothic Novel

      • 118 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      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 'Y'. John Trenchard is an orphan who lives with his aunt, Miss Arnold. Village legend tells of the notorious Colonel John "Blackbeard" Mohune who is buried in the family crypt under the church. He is reputed to have stolen a diamond from King Charles I and hidden it. His ghost is said to wander at night looking for it and the mysterious lights in the churchyard are attributed to his activities. One Sunday, while attending the service at church, John hears strange sounds from the crypt below. He thinks it is the sound of the coffins of the Mohune family. The next day, he finds Elzevir and Ratsey against the south wall of the church. They claim to be checking for damage from the storm, but John suspects they are searching for Blackbeard's ghost.

      Moonfleet: Gothic Novel
    • 2013

      Oxford Children's Classics: Moonfleet

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      A much-loved classic story about a boy's adventures among smugglers and thieves as he endeavours to discover the whereabouts of the treasure hidden by the legendary pirate Blackbeard.

      Oxford Children's Classics: Moonfleet
    • 2011

      The Lost Stradivarius

      • 132 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The TREDITION CLASSICS series aims to revive classic literature by making public domain books available in print worldwide. Driven by a passion for literature, TREDITION collaborates with various non-profit projects to enrich its collection. A portion of the proceeds from each sale is donated to support these initiatives, allowing readers to contribute to preserving significant literary works and ensuring they remain accessible for future generations.

      The Lost Stradivarius
    • 2008

      The Lost Stradivarius (1896)

      • 308 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      John Maltravers inherits a Stradivarius violin with a mysterious past, leading him to uncover its connection to the enigmatic Dominick Ferranti, a virtuoso rumored to have made a pact with the devil. As Maltravers investigates, he experiences haunting visions and becomes convinced of the violin's curse and its ability to manipulate its players. This novel weaves themes of obsession and the supernatural, enhanced by Falkner's vivid descriptions of music and atmosphere, creating a captivating and eerie narrative.

      The Lost Stradivarius (1896)
    • 2008

      Moonfleet : level 2

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.0(16)Add rating

      "it was evilly come by, and will bring a curse with it." Growing up the quiet coastal village of Moonfleet in Dorset, John Trenchard is fascinated by stories of the notorious Colonel John Mohune, whose restless ghost is said to stalk the churchyard at night, and his treasure: a great diamond stolen when he betrayed the King a hundred years before.…

      Moonfleet : level 2
    • 2007