The Moonstone (1868) by Wilkie Collins is a 19th-century British novel. Generally it is said to be the first detective novel in the English language. One of the best books of Wilkie Collins, a great detective novel writer of his time. The novel was first published in 3 volumes.
Rachel Verinder , a young heiress at the centre of the story inherits the very precious moonstone which she wears to her birthday party, but that night it disappears from her room. The suspicion falls on number of people but the stone could not be found. Rachel's mother dies, increasing her grief and isolation.
Franklin Blake one of Rechel's cousins come to the picture with many other characters. The story goes on with different twists. At last the mystery is solved and Rachel and Franklin marry.
The Moonstone is a long, detail and interesting detective. The story unfolds in different narrations with a great ending...
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