The Flaming Jewel (1922)

The Flaming Jewel is a novel written by Robert William Chambers and published in 1922. It is a mystery story set in New York City during the early 20th century. The plot revolves around the theft of a valuable ruby known as the ""Flaming Jewel"" from a wealthy collector's home. The main character, Richard Barry, is a detective who is hired to investigate the theft. As he begins his investigation, he discovers a web of deceit and betrayal among the suspects, which includes the collector's daughter, her fianc�����, and a mysterious woman who claims to have information about the theft. As the story unfolds, Richard must unravel the clues and solve the mystery before the thief can escape with the Flaming Jewel. The novel is a fast-paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.