The Moonstone - Wilkie Collins
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The Moonstone

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Langue
Anglais
Publié en
Maison d'édition
Signet Classics
Pages
482
ISBN
9780451518378
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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Infos sur l'édition originale

The Moonstone (World's Classics) Paru initialement en 1928
Langue d'origine
Anglais
Éditeur d'origine Oxford University Press

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