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The Mildenhall treasure

The Mildenhall treasure

HistoryJuvenile
Pages
79
Published
1999
Language
English

Synopsis

Gordon Bucher, an English plowman, uncovers the greatest Roman treasure ever found in the British Isles. This hoard of silver is of unparalleled beauty and value, but Bucher, not fully grasping its significance, is ultimately cheated out of the fortune that should have been his. This story serves as a stark parable about innocence and the corrupting nature of greed.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

MelancholicThought-Provoking
BetrayalFish Out of Water

Genres

History Juvenile

Authors

R
Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. Born in north Cardiff, Wales, to Norwegian parents, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence agent. He rose to prominence in the 1940s with works for both children and adults, and became one of the world's bestselling authors. His short stories are known for their unexpected endings, and his children's books for their unsentimental, often very dark h...