The Moonstone (Oneworld Classics) (Oneworld Classics)

The Moonstone (Oneworld Classics) (Oneworld Classics)

by WilkieCollins (Author)

Synopsis

Described by T.S. Eliot as the first, the longest and the best of modern English detective novels, Wilkie Collins's classic The Moonstone is also an important precursor of the modern mystery and suspense genres. When Rachel Verinder's legacy of a priceless Indian diamond is stolen, all the evidence indicates that it is her beloved, Franklin Blake, who is guilty. Around this central axis of a crime and a thwarted love, Collins constructs an ingenious plot of teasing twists and surprises, and an elaborate multi-voiced narrative that never flags in human interest. A huge hit when first published and ever since, The Moonstone keeps the reader guessing until the end, and together with The Woman in White places Collins among the greatest storytellers in the English language.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 530
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Oneworld Classics Ltd
Published: 29 Jun 2007

ISBN 10: 1847490093
ISBN 13: 9781847490094

Author Bio
Wilkie Collins (1824 - 1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. He was very popular during the Victorian era and wrote 30 novels, more than 60 short stories, 14 plays, and over 100 non-fiction pieces. His best-known works are The Woman in White, Armadale, and No Name.