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If, like me, you have a thing for Victorian adventure stories, then this is the book for you. It ended up on my reading list while I read Treasure Island last year. In a similar fashion, this is told from the protagonist's perspective. It's a beautiful story about friendship and coming of age set in the rough landscapes of Dorset.

tangerineluver's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

wagmore's review against another edition

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3.0

So interesting to read books written in other eras. This one was written in 1898 and was a historical novel even then, because the events in the story take place in the mid-1700s.

gesch's review against another edition

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3.0

Although slow to pick-up and hard to get into due to the language, the events in this book always keep you interested. The sense of adventure pof John Trenchard's tales are any youg boy's dreams. Smugglers, hidden treasures, a young lady's hearrt, a ghost which roams the country side at night, what more could be asked? The pacing is odd, and some dull moments are told in detail while the most interesting moments leave the reader wishing for more.

susanlawson's review against another edition

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5.0

A riveting adventure story, set in the village of Moonfleet, on the Dorset coast and centred on 15 year old John Trenchard, an orphan who gets caught up in the local business of smuggling. Treasure, phantoms, villains, the villain's beautiful daughter and the undying friendship of Elzevir Block, the local innkeeper who had lost his own son, make this story one of incredible adventure and thrills.

rmphyllis's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

blondeebeth's review against another edition

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adventurous informative fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

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