Moonfleet


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(4.5 stars; 29 reviews)

The novel is set in a fishing village in Dorset during the mid 18th century. The story concerns a 15 year old orphan boy, John Trenchard, who becomes friends with an older man who turns out to be the leader of a gang of smugglers. One night John chances on the smugglers' store in the crypt beneath the church. He explores but hides behind a coffin when he hears voices. He finds a locket which contains a parchment, in the coffin belonging to Colonel Mohune. Unfortunately after the visitors leave, he finds himself trapped inside, and is only rescued two days later when two of the smugglers, Ratsey, the sexton and Elzevir Block, the innkeeper of the Why Not?, the local pub, investigate his disappearance. His aunt insists he leaves her house and Elzevir Block takes him in to live at the pub. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonfleet) (7 hr 58 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 IN MOONFLEET VILLAGE 27:25 Read by Graham Redman
Chapter 2 THE FLOODS 22:50 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 3 A DISCOVERY 27:14 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 4 Part (1) IN THE VAULT 18:03 Read by Great Plains
Chapter 4 Part (2) IN THE VAULT 17:12 Read by Great Plains
Chapter 5 THE RESCUE 10:07 Read by soapturtle
Chapter 6 AN ASSAULT 15:38 Read by MrAndy
Chapter 7 AN AUCTION 21:19 Read by Graham Redman
Chapter 8 THE LANDING 24:14 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 9 A JUDGEMENT 14:48 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 10 Part (1) THE ESCAPE 17:19 Read by Rob Powell
Chapter 10 Part (2) THE ESCAPE 17:34 Read by Rob Powell
Chapter 11 THE SEA-CAVE 17:10 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 12 Part (1) A FUNERAL 16:25 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 12 Part (2) A FUNERAL 20:08 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 13 AN INTERVIEW 23:40 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 14 THE WELL-HOUSE 18:48 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 15 THE WELL 22:00 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 16 Part (1) THE JEWEL 22:42 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 16 Part (2) THE JEWEL 21:35 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 17 AT YMEGUEN 16:01 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 18 IN THE BAY 26:16 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 19 Part (1) ON THE BEACH 21:48 Read by Lucy Lo Faro
Chapter 19 Part (2) ON THE BEACH 17:48 Read by Jennifer Lott

Reviews


(3.5 stars)

Excellent story and readers with exception of the last reader. Unfortunate choice coming from a strong, pleasantly manly reader at the crescendo of the whole story to using a soft, little girlish, "sticky" voice for the last two powerful chapters. I could hardly listen to the ending. She was not a bad reader, just far more suited to a femine story. The contrast was so severe it left me very jarred and disappointed. If not for the last reader, I would have given it a 5 star review.


(4 stars)

Still a wonderful story with some great characters. The readings added drama to the text. I cried once again when John Trenchard was saved on Moonfleet beach. Loved it!

A classic adventure story very well read.


(5 stars)

"Moonfleet" (1898) begins as a mystery and an adventure story, a tale of smuggling set among the cliffs, caves, and downs of Dorset. What will be the outcome of the conflict between smugglers and revenue men? How can the hero, John Trenchard, discover the secret of Colonel John Mohune's treasure? As the book progresses these two interwoven themes resolve themselves into a third and richer one, with the friendship and suffering of both John Trenchard and the craggy, taciturn Elzevir Block. Falkner's feeling for history and for the landscape of his Dorset setting combine with his gift for storytelling to turn Moonfleet into a historical romance of moving intensity. Many thanks to the readers of the book, especially Graham Redman and Simon Evers, for their respectable performance. An adventure well worth listening to.

Rollicking adventure story


(4 stars)

A classic adventure for younger readers and old - peril, curses, smugglers, ship wrecks. Some narrators flow better than others, but the group work well together and add a nice layer of variety to the story.

loved it


(4.5 stars)

A really really good book. This story shows how greed can ruin your life and that it is never to late to change.The readers did a great job. Thank you 😊 😊😊😊

Glad to find it


(5 stars)

Read author's "Nebuly Coat" long ago & enjoyed it very much. This is also excellent.

Excellent!


(5 stars)

A wonderful & exquisitely written story, well told by all readers. Thank you for sharing this gem!