Moonstone : Large Print - Wilkie Collins
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Moonstone : Large Print

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Language
English
Published in
Publisher
Independently Published
Pages
530
ISBN
9781654613297
A magnificent yellow diamond, known as the Moonstone, is stolen from an Indian temple and brought to England, carrying with it a legendary curse. On her eighteenth birthday, Rachel Verinder receives this priceless gem, only for it to mysteriously vanish from her locked bedroom hours later, plunging a respectable Victorian household into disarray.

As suspicion falls upon various members of the household, from servants to suitors, the renowned Sergeant Cuff of Scotland Yard is called in to investigate, unraveling a complex web of secrets, mistaken identities, and hidden motivations. Told through multiple, often conflicting, perspectives, this groundbreaking novel explores themes of colonialism, the deceptive nature of appearances, and the elusive pursuit of truth, establishing many of the conventions of modern detective fiction. Discover the intricate layers of this enduring mystery, where every testimony adds a new dimension to a crime that challenges perception and the very fabric of Victorian society.

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The Moonstone (World's Classics) Originally published in 1928
Original language
English
Original publisher Oxford University Press

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