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The Moonstone
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Discover the captivating world of Wilkie Collins's 'The Moonstone,' a cornerstone of detective fiction that first enthralled readers in 1868. This Penguin Classics edition, thoughtfully edited with an introduction by Sandra Kemp, invites you to delve into a masterful blend of mystery, suspense, and Victorian societal intrigue. At the heart of the narrative lies a stolen yellow diamond, the Moonstone, taken from an Indian temple and gifted to Rachel Verinder on her eighteenth birthday. As the diamond mysteriously vanishes just hours after the gift is presented by her suitor, Franklin Blake, a web of deception unfolds. Immerse yourself in this complex tale where every character, including the keen Sergeant Cuff, harbors secrets, and where the intricacies are as mesmerizing as the Shivering Sand that borders the story's landscape. With its innovative use of multiple narrators and a rich tapestry of red herrings, 'The Moonstone' not only paved the way for the modern mystery novel but also remains a riveting read for fans of classic literature. Uncover the detective elements that reflect Collins's unique sensibilities, which diverged from his contemporaries, offering a timeless exploration of crime and its consequences. Grab your copy now and enjoy FREE shipping, but note that combined shipping with other products is not available. Expect delivery within 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140434088
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1998
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 528
Description:
The Moonstone is one of the first true works of detective fiction, in which Wilkie Collins established the groundwork for the genre itself. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Sandra Kemp.
The Moonstone, a priceless yellow diamond, is looted from an Indian temple and maliciously bequeathed to Rachel Verinder. On her eighteenth birthday, her friend and suitor Franklin Blake brings the gift to her. That very night, it is stolen again. No one is above suspicion, as the idiosyncratic Sergeant Cuff and the Franklin piece together a puzzling series of events as mystifying as an opium dream and as deceptive as the nearby Shivering Sand. The intricate plot and modern technique of multiple narrators made Wilkie Collins's 1868 work a huge success in the Victorian sensation genre. With a reconstruction of the crime, red herrings and a 'locked-room' puzzle, The Moonstone was also a major precursor of the modern mystery novel.
In her introduction Sandra Kemp explores The Moonstone's the detective elements of Collins's writing, and reveals how Collins's sensibilities were untypical of his era.
Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was born in London in 1824, the eldest son of the landscape painter William Collins. In 1846 he was entered to read for the bar at Lincoln's Inn, where he gained the knowledge that was to give him much of the material for his writing. From the early 1850s he was a friend of Charles Dickens, who produced and acted in two melodramas written by Collins, The Lighthouse and The Frozen Deep. Of his novels, Collins is best remembered for The Woman in White (1859), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866) and The Moonstone (1868).
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This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140434088
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1998
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 528
Description:
The Moonstone is one of the first true works of detective fiction, in which Wilkie Collins established the groundwork for the genre itself. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Sandra Kemp.
The Moonstone, a priceless yellow diamond, is looted from an Indian temple and maliciously bequeathed to Rachel Verinder. On her eighteenth birthday, her friend and suitor Franklin Blake brings the gift to her. That very night, it is stolen again. No one is above suspicion, as the idiosyncratic Sergeant Cuff and the Franklin piece together a puzzling series of events as mystifying as an opium dream and as deceptive as the nearby Shivering Sand. The intricate plot and modern technique of multiple narrators made Wilkie Collins's 1868 work a huge success in the Victorian sensation genre. With a reconstruction of the crime, red herrings and a 'locked-room' puzzle, The Moonstone was also a major precursor of the modern mystery novel.
In her introduction Sandra Kemp explores The Moonstone's the detective elements of Collins's writing, and reveals how Collins's sensibilities were untypical of his era.
Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was born in London in 1824, the eldest son of the landscape painter William Collins. In 1846 he was entered to read for the bar at Lincoln's Inn, where he gained the knowledge that was to give him much of the material for his writing. From the early 1850s he was a friend of Charles Dickens, who produced and acted in two melodramas written by Collins, The Lighthouse and The Frozen Deep. Of his novels, Collins is best remembered for The Woman in White (1859), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866) and The Moonstone (1868).
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This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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