The Moonstone (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419174544)

The Moonstone is a novel written by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1868. The story is set in England during the 19th century and revolves around the theft of a large, valuable diamond called the Moonstone. The diamond is stolen from an Indian temple and is given to a young English girl named Rachel Verinder as a birthday present. However, the diamond is soon stolen from her bedroom, and the novel follows the attempts of various characters to recover it.The novel is structured as a series of narratives, with each chapter told from the perspective of a different character. These characters include Rachel, her cousin Franklin Blake, the detective Sergeant Cuff, and the housemaid Rosanna Spearman. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that each character has their own motivations and secrets, and the mystery of the diamond's theft becomes increasingly complex.The Moonstone is considered to be one of the first detective novels in English literature, and it has been praised for its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and atmospheric descriptions of Victorian England. It is also notable for its portrayal of colonialism and the British Empire's relationship with India. The novel has been adapted for stage, film, and television, and it remains a popular and influential work of detective fiction.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: 1419174541
ISBN-13: 9781419174544
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 500
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 9.24h x 7.58w x 1.09d

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