Notable Features:

This 1946 hardcover presents Wilkie Collins' classic mystery novel, widely regarded as one of the earliest full-length detective novels in English literature. Published by Doubleday & Company in Garden City, New York, and illustrated by William Sharp, this edition brings Collins' intricate tale to life with period artwork. The story follows the disappearance of a valuable diamond, the Moonstone, stolen from an Indian shrine and later bequeathed to a young Englishwoman, only to vanish again under mysterious circumstances on the night of her birthday. Told through multiple narrators, the novel weaves together suspicion, romance, and detection against the backdrop of a Victorian country estate. Considered a foundational work in the development of the modern detective genre, The Moonstone remains a compelling read for fans of classic mystery and Victorian literature. This vintage edition makes a fitting addition to any collection of classic fiction or golden-age detective novels.

About the Book:

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