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John Trenchard, an orphan living with his aunt, hears strange sounds in the crypt beneath the church during a storm‑flooded Sunday service in the sea‑side village of Moonfleet. His curiosity leads him into a smuggler’s hideout where he finds a locket containing Bible verses. These verses hide a code that points to a priceless diamond stolen by the notorious Colonel John “Blackbeard” Mohune and buried in the family crypt. Joined by the smugglers’ leader Elzevir Block, John is swept into a daring smuggling venture that not only tests his bravery but also his friendship and sense of adventure. The story blends mystery, crime, smuggling, and the spirit of the English coast, underscoring themes of maturing and the lure of hidden treasures.
First publish date: July 11, 1996
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Treasure Hunt
Authors: John Meade Falkner
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