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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner, read by Royce Pierreson. A tale of smuggling set among the cliffs, caves, and downs of Dorset. Everyone in the tiny village of Moonfleet lives by the sea one way or another, so it's no surprise when young John Trenchard...

Dive into the haunting world of The Lost Stradivarius (1895) by J. Meade Falkner, where a seemingly ordinary violin transforms into a vessel of obsession and spectral secrets. When a wealthy young heir discovers this exquisite Stradivarius hidden away in his college rooms, he finds himself drawn into a mysterious melody that awakens the ghost of its former owner. As his fascination deepens, he embarks on a chilling journey across England and Italy, exploring themes of family love, aristocratic depravity, and the tragic consequences of unchecked desire. This captivating tale weaves together the...

Enter the mysterious and treacherous world of smugglers and pirates with John Meade Falkner's 'Moonfleet.' Follow the adventures of John Trenchard and his friend, the smuggler Elzevir Block, as they uncover hidden treasure, outsmart their enemies, and navigate the dangers of life on the high seas. Experience the power of storytelling to transport us to another world and to ignite our imaginations with adventure and excitement.https://www.solgood.org - Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, podcasts, short stories, & 10 hour sounds for sleep and relaxation at our...

When 15-year-old John Trenchard discovers a secret passage into the vault of the powerful Mohune family, his peaceful life in the Dorset village of Moonfleet is at an end. It is said that Captain Mohune, the notorious Blackbeard, haunts the place with wild and bloodcurdling cries, forever seeking his hidden treasure.

Journey alongside young architect, Westray, as he is dispatched to the quaint town of Cullerne to supervise the restoration of the local minsters tower. He finds himself lodging in the house of a once-affluent woman, sharing space with the enigmatic church organist, Sharnall. Sharnall is deeply engrossed in a brewing mystery surrounding the neighboring Blandamer estate, recently inherited by a new lord. When Sharnalls life is tragically cut short, the plot takes a gripping turn.

Contrabando, tesoros y naufragios, en un clásico de aventuras impulsado por Pérez-Reverte que nos invita a emprender el viaje, compartiendo en el prólogo emotivos recuerdos vinculados a "Moonfleet". Elogiada en la brillante construcción de sus personajes por Conrad, inspiración para Tintín...