The Black Diamond (1921)

""The Black Diamond"" is a mystery novel written by Francis Brett Young and first published in 1921. The story revolves around the theft of a valuable diamond from a wealthy family's estate in the English countryside. The protagonist, a young lawyer named David Lyndon, is hired by the family to investigate the theft and recover the diamond. As he delves deeper into the case, Lyndon uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to tear the family apart. Along the way, he also falls in love with the family's beautiful daughter, further complicating matters. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its well-drawn characters. It is a classic example of the British mystery genre and has remained popular with readers for nearly a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.