The Moonstone (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169352032)

The Moonstone is a classic detective novel written by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1868. The story revolves around the theft of a valuable diamond, known as the Moonstone, from the forehead of a Hindu god statue. The diamond is believed to be cursed and brings misfortune to anyone who possesses it.The novel is narrated by multiple characters, each providing their own perspective on the events that unfold. The story begins with the theft of the diamond from a British soldier during his time in India. The diamond is then given to Rachel Verinder, a young heiress, as a gift on her 18th birthday. However, the diamond is stolen from her bedroom that same night, and the hunt for the thief begins.The investigation is led by Sergeant Cuff, a renowned detective, who uses his expertise to unravel the mystery. As the investigation progresses, a number of suspects emerge, including family members, friends, and servants. The story takes many twists and turns, with unexpected revelations and plot developments.The Moonstone is considered to be one of the first detective novels in English literature and is known for its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and suspenseful narrative. It also explores themes of colonialism, class, and social norms of the time. The novel has been adapted into numerous films, TV shows, and stage productions and remains a popular classic to this day.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.

Author: Wilkie Collins
ISBN-10: 1169352030
ISBN-13: 9781169352032
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 500
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.37lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.06d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.6
Point Value: 34
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 11597 / Moonstone