Bøger af J. Meade Falkner

I Sydengland, ved Dorsets forrevne og stormomsuste kyst, ligger Moonfleet – en lille fiskerby, hvor smugleri hører til dagens orden.John Trench, femten år og forældreløs, og Elzevir Block, krovært og smuglerleder, møder vi i de efterårsdage i 1757, hvor den værste storm i mands minde raser. Kisterne buldrer i krypten under Moonfleet kirke, og jorden slår sprækker, da vandet trækker sig tilbage. John opdager ved et tilfælde, hvor smuglerne skjuler deres gods, og han kommer på sporet af Mohunernes sagnomspundne skat: Sortskægs diamant. Århundreders længsler og drømme om rigdom og magt knytter sig til den – men også forbandelser og ulykke.Da John og Elzevirs livsbaner krydses, drages de ind i skæbnesvangre og åndeløst spændende begivenheder, der fører dem vidt omkring på begge sider af den engelske kanalkyst – og binder dem sammen i et smukt, ubrydeligt venskab.

"The Lost Stradivarius" is a gripping Gothic horror novel written by John Meade Falkner, renowned for its atmospheric setting and sinister undertones. The narrative revolves around the ominous legacy of a cursed Stradivarius violin, its malevolent influence haunting the lives of those who come into contact with it. Falkner intricately weaves a tale of obsession, supernatural forces, and psychological turmoil, drawing readers into a world of eerie occurrences and unexplained mysteries. As the story unfolds, the protagonist, John Maltravers, becomes increasingly entangled in the dark secrets surrounding the violin, confronting the dark forces that threaten his sanity and his very existence. "The Lost Stradivarius" stands as a classic in Gothic literature, captivating readers with its haunting ambiance and its exploration of the timeless themes of fate, temptation, and the allure of the occult.

This vintage book contains John Meade Falkner's 1895 novella, "The Lost Stradivarius". When a young wealthy man discovers a violin in a secret compartment of a college dorm, he becomes strangely reclusive and obsessed with a mysterious piece of music, roaming throughout England and Italy haunted by the ghost of the violin's previous owner. John Meade Falkner (1858-1932) was an English novelist and poet best known for his 1898 novel, "Moonfleet". As well as being an accomplished writer, Falkner was also a successful businessman, becoming chairman of the weapons manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth in the First World War.

Moonfleet (1898) is an adventure novel by J. Meade Falkner. Largely forgotten by today''s readers, Falkner was more widely known in his lifetime for his nonfiction works on history and topography as well as his role as chairman of a major arms manufacturer. Far from the amateur musings of a bored millionaire, Falkner''s writing shows a mastery of genre fiction while benefitting from his extensive geographical knowledge. Moonfleet has been adapted several times for radio, television, and film, most notably for Fritz Lang''s 1955 feature of the same name. "When I was a child I thought that this place was called Moonfleet, because on a still night, whether in summer, or in winter frosts, the moon shone very brightly on the lagoon; but learned afterwards that ''twas but short for ''Mohune-fleet'', from the Mohunes, a great family who were once lords of all these parts." Growing up in Moonfleet, young John Trenchard couldn''t help but hear the legends of the powerful Mohune family, whose ancestor Colonel Blackbeard is said to have stolen a diamond from King Charles I. An orphan, he is raised by his aunt, Miss Arnold, who tries to protect him from the violence and crime perpetuated by local smugglers. At church one Sunday, John hears noises from the crypt below and endeavors to return. The next day, he encounters two of his friends beside the church wall, and suspects they are searching for the ghost of Blackbeard. As he steps into a sinkhole in the graveyard, he finds himself in a tunnel leading to the crypt, where the telltale signs of smuggling reveal a shocking secret. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of J. Meade Falkner''s Moonfleet is a classic of English adventure fiction reimagined for modern readers.

When 15-year-old orphan John Trenchard is banished by his Aunt Jane, he goes to live at the local inn with the mysterious Elzevir Block, whose son has been killed by Customs Officers. Unofficially adopted by Block, John comes to learn the reasons for the noises in the graveyard at night, of 'Blackbeard' Mohune's lost treasure and Block's secret.