Moonfleet

A Blast from the Past Number me among the many who read this book in grade school back in the late 60's or 70's and the name stuck with me through the years. Later as an adult, I returned to this book to read it anew and experience the magic again. Yes, this is book designed for the younger reader. But......more

MOONFLEET is one of only two novels on the list of books which I was assigned in high school English that I read and actually enjoyed (the other one was HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES). And what's more, I was thrilled to discover that it held up and was equally enjoyable when I re-read it more than 50 ye......more

4.5/5 Novela catalogada como juvenil donde un huérfano descubre una información en la tumba Barbanegra para hacerse con un diamante que Barbanegra le robó a Carlos I pero se entera del hallazgo el magistrado local para hacerse con el botín antes que el joven, con tan mala suerte que este magistrado e......more

As in life, so in a game of hazard, skill will make something of the worst of throws A fine story of coming of age and treasure hunt starting from a village of smugglers in Southern England steeped in local tales and legends. Maybe the twists and turns in the second half are overdone and far-fetch......more

I began reading this book aged I think about 12 , whilst on the train with my father for a trip to London, l was totally engrossed in it and could not put it down . Unfortunately a few days later as we travelled across one of the bridges crossing the Thames on our way to the Science museum in a red......more