Moonfleet

Book • 1951
Moonfleet is a classic adventure novel by J. Meade Falkner, set in the 18th century in a small English village.

The story follows John Trenchard, a young orphan who becomes entangled in a smuggling operation and a quest for hidden treasure.

The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the indomitable spirit, weaving a captivating tale of adventure and historical intrigue.

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