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John Meade Falkner
1858-1932
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雲形紋章
"雲形紋章" by John Meade Falkner is an adventure novel published in 1898. Set in eighteenth-century England, it follows young orphan John Trenchard who stumbles upon a smuggling operation hidden in his village church's crypt. When he discovers a cryptic message pointing to a legendary diamond stolen from King Charles I, John embarks on a dangerous quest involving treasure hunting, betrayal, and shipwreck. His journey spans years of hardship and takes him far from his coastal village of Moonfleet—and the girl he loves.
Moonfleet
"Moonfleet" by J. Meade Falkner is a novel written in 1898. Set in an 18th-century English coastal village, it follows young orphan John Trenchard as he becomes entangled with smugglers and the legend of Blackbeard Mohune's hidden diamond. When a forbidden friendship and a dangerous secret draw him into a world of treasure hunting and adventure, John's life transforms forever. A tale of loyalty, lost fortunes, and redemption unfolds across decades and continents.
The Nebuly Coat
"The Nebuly Coat" by J. Meade Falkner is a suspense novel published in 1903. When young architect Edward Westray arrives in the remote town of Cullerne to supervise cathedral restoration work, he becomes entangled in local mysteries and rumors surrounding the Lord Blandamer title. As the new Lord Blandamer appears, offering to fund the entire restoration, Westray grows suspicious that the nobleman harbors secrets. The novel weaves together architecture, heraldry, and aristocratic intrigue in a Gothic mystery.
The Lost Stradivarius
"The Lost Stradivarius" by John Meade Falkner is a short horror novel published in 1895. When a wealthy young heir discovers a mysterious violin hidden in his college rooms, he becomes obsessed with a haunting piece of music that appears to summon the ghost of its previous owner. The story follows his descent into secretiveness and obsession as he travels from England to Italy, weaving together family loyalty, supernatural forces, and the sinister power that can inhabit a beautiful object.