The Moonstone

The Moonstone is a classic detective novel written by Wilkie Collins. The story revolves around a large, valuable diamond called the Moonstone, which is stolen from India and brought to England. The diamond is then given as a gift to a young woman named Rachel Verinder on her 18th birthday. However, the diamond is stolen from her room that very night, leading to a complex investigation to uncover the culprit.The novel is told from multiple perspectives, including that of the detective, Sergeant Cuff, and various members of the Verinder family and their associates. As the investigation progresses, a number of suspects emerge, each with their own motives and alibis. The novel also explores themes of class, colonialism, and the role of women in Victorian society.The Moonstone is widely regarded as one of the first detective novels in English literature, and it remains a popular and influential work in the genre. It has been adapted for film, television, and stage, and has inspired countless other mystery and detective stories.A gift that keeps on giving.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.