Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner is a tale of a search for a mythical pirates treasure and of a boys growth from a child to a man. Materialism and greed are prominent themes throughout this novel‚ Falkner portrays John as a very materialistic child who vies for wealth and riches. The curse of Blackbeards diamond and the lure of wealth and great fortune lead to grave consequences for young John Trenchard. Throughout the story John and Elzevir grow with one another and through their experiences gain a
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Boy and Man Convicted of Stealing John Trenchard and Elzevir Block‚ tricked into jail by false honesty By: Sierra Volpe John Trenchard‚ now 29 years of age‚ was sentenced to jail for life when he was tricked into false identity along with Elzevir Block‚ now dead. According to Sir Aldobrand‚ old merchant‚ John and Elzevir were attempting to steal a very gracious diamond that John claimed to be “his”. Now‚ what we found out was a behind the scenes exclusive. John and Elzevir
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