Collins, Wilkie
Collins Classics - The Moonstone
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007420254
- author:
- Collins, Wilkie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperPress
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 640
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 11.2 x 4.2 cm
- Genre:
- Classic crime
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Moonstone is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense that has captivated readers for generations. A glorious yellow diamond with a menacing history, it is at the centre of a complex web of intrigue.
When Rachel Verinder inherits the stone on her eighteenth birthday, it sets off a chain of events that will take the reader on a thrilling journey of detection and deception. As the story unfolds from the perspectives of 11 different characters, Wilkie Collins masterfully weaves together threads of suspicion and investigation.
First published as a pioneering work of English detective fiction, The Moonstone remains a gripping pacey read that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the power of human obsession. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal.