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John meade falkner 1858 1932 the novel is set in a fishing village in dorset during the mid 18th century. When john accidentally learns about this dangerous world, his life suddenly changes. Moonfleet by john meade falkner free at loyal books. He was born in manningford bruce, wiltshire, spent much of his childhood in dorchester and weymouth and educated at marlborough college and.
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