The Moonstone
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins is a classic work of fiction published by Random House Publishing Group on September 11, 2001. This Modern Library edition spans 528 pages and is presented in English. The novel revolves around the theft of a significant diamond originally taken from an Indian shrine, weaving a narrative that unfolds through the perspectives of various narrators, each bringing their unique voice to the story.
Readers will encounter a captivating blend of romance, theft, and murder, as the plot introduces memorable characters such as the innovative Sergeant Cuff and the humorous house steward Gabriel Betteridge. The story’s intricate layers and engaging storytelling contribute to its status as a foundational work in the mystery and detective genre. This edition is based on the definitive 1871 version, ensuring that readers experience Collins’s original vision.
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“The Moonstone is a page-turner,” writes Carolyn Heilbrun. “It catches one up and unfolds its amazing story through the recountings of its several narrators, all of them enticing and singular.” Wilkie Collins’s spellbinding tale of romance, theft, and murder inspired a hugely popular genre–the detective mystery. Hinging on the theft of an enormous diamond originally stolen from an Indian shrine, this riveting novel features the innovative Sergeant Cuff, the hilarious house steward Gabriel Betteridge, a lovesick housemaid, and a mysterious band of Indian jugglers.
This Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the definitive 1871 edition.
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