When 15-year-old orphan John Trenchard is cast out by his aunt Jane, he goes to live at the local inn with the mysterious Elzevir Block, whose son was killed by the Customs Officers. Unofficially adopted by Block, John learns the reasons for the noises in the graveyard at night, the lost treasure of ‘Black Sapphire’ Mohune, and the secret of Elzevir Block. This daring tale of 18th-century smugglers in Dorset will delight everyone who loves adventure stories written in the tradition of Treasure Island.

• Pages: 240
• Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm