Moonfleet (Adventure Classic)
Enriched edition.By John Meade Falkner
Length8h 53m
About this audiobook
John Meade Falkner's 'Moonfleet' is a captivating adventure classic that is rich in historical context and literary style. Set in the late 18th century in a small English village, the novel follows the story of a young orphan, John Trenchard, who stumbles upon a hidden diamond and gets involved in a thrilling treasure hunt filled with smugglers, secrets, and danger. Falkner's prose is engaging and descriptive, immersing the reader in the atmospheric world of Moonfleet and its inhabitants. The novel's exploration of themes such as loyalty, greed, and redemption adds depth to the adventure narrative, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and adventure literature. John Meade Falkner's background as a successful businessman and his love for history and literature are evident in 'Moonfleet'. His intricate knowledge of the English countryside and maritime culture enhances the authenticity of the setting and characters, creating a believable and vivid depiction of life in the 18th century. 'Moonfleet' is a timeless classic that offers both entertainment and insight into the human condition, making it a must-read for anyone interested in a well-crafted adventure story.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (9K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Moonfleet (Adventure Classic) (pt. 1)
Show all chaptersShow less
6Moonfleet (Adventure Classic) (pt. 2)
7Moonfleet (Adventure Classic) (pt. 3)
8Moonfleet (Adventure Classic) (pt. 4)
9Analysis
10Reflection
11Memorable Quotes
More from John Meade Falkner
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m4.6 (33.1K)$33 · $0.00
Scaramouche (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini15h 24m4.6 (1.8K)$2 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m4.5 (77.2K)$53 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)C. S. Forester11h 41m4.5 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m4.5 (48.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m4.5 (2.1K)$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m4.5 (5.3K)$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m4.5 (9.5K)$25 · $0.00
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m4.4 (4.7M)$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m4.4 (10.1K)$2 · $0.00
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m4.5 (2K)$6 · $0.00
Sweet Home Highland ChristmasMay McGoldrick, Jan Coffey2h 54m4.5 (1.4K)$7 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideL. M. Montgomery12h 25m4.4 (67.5K)$2 · $0.00
Death Comes for the Archbishop (Annotated)Willa Cather9h 13m4.4 (4.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Goddess of WarsawLisa Barr13h 4m4.4 (36.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last TrailZane Grey29h 8m4.4 (1.8K)$1 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.6 (4.6K)$29 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m4.7 (670)$28 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m4.6 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m4.6 (33.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$18 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
The Captain Blood Trilogy (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini29h 20m4.6 (1K)$3 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m4.5 (14.4K)$12 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 38m4.5 (9.2K)$2 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
When God Calls the HeartBrian Bird, Michelle Cox3h 24m4.6 (439)$10 · $0.00
You may also like
Dick Sands, the Boy CaptainJules Verne13h 8m4.1 (19.4K)$2 · $0.00
MoonfleetJ. Meade Falkner8h 52m4.1 (9.6K)$1 · $0.00
The Sugar Creek Gang Digs for TreasurePaul Hutchens3h 9m4.3 (424)$2.30
Dick Sands The Boy CaptainJules Verne11h 30m4.0 (8.8K)$2.30
KidnappedRobert Louis Stevenson7h 24m3.9 (88K)$17
Dave Porter and His Rivals; or, The Chums and Foes of Oak HallEdward Stratemeyer7h 10m4.1 (22)$2.30 · $0.00
The Wrecking MasterRalph Delahaye Paine3h 47m$2.30
The Border Boys on the TrailJohn Henry Goldfrap4h 46m$1 · $0.00
Stories of the Golden West, Book 3Jon Tuska, Louis L’Amour, Zane Grey, Max Brand9h 10m4.2 (216)$20
The Iron Boys in the Mines; or, Starting at the Bottom of the ShaftJames R. Mears4h 34m$2 · $0.00
The Rover Boys at Colby Hall; or, The Struggles of the Young CadetsEdward Stratemeyer7h 7m4.2 (46)$2.30 · $0.00
Bernard Brooks' AdventuresJr. Horatio Alger6h 51m$2.30
The Broncho Rider Boys Along the Border. Or, The Hidden Treasure of the Zuni Medicine ManFrank Fowler6h 27m3.5 (11)$1 · $0.00
The Golden Boys Along the River AllagashL. P. Wyman5h 52m$2 · $0.00
Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen (Annotated)Jules Verne13h 48m4.4 (152)$1.20 · $0.00
Tom Slade at Temple CampPercy Keese Fitzhugh3h 25m3.6 (14)$1 · $0.00
The Moving Picture Girls At SeaLaura Lee Hope4h 52m3.6 (20)$2.30
The Lakewood boys on the Lazy SL. P. Wyman5h 2m$2 · $0.00
The Sea Scouts of the KestrelPercy Francis Westerman5h 32m$2 · $0.00
The Nugget Finders A Tale of the Gold Fields of AustraliaJr. Horatio Alger5h 34m3.9 (62)$2.30