ISBN: 7a2637b39553ef24a7cd9b4d79ee54d9

MP3 Audio CD. Wilkie Collins wrote what T.S. Eliot called the ?first and greatest? detective novel ever written, and to this day The Moonstone remains one of the most acclaimed and revere… Plus…

MP3 Audio CD. Wilkie Collins wrote what T.S. Eliot called the ?first and greatest? detective novel ever written, and to this day The Moonstone remains one of the most acclaimed and revered literary works of all time. Those who enjoy the books of modern detective story writers such as Raymond Chandler, Mary Higgins Clark, or even Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle might have a few strong expectations from this novel, especially after reading what many great authors have said about it. However, The Moonstone might disappoint in this regard.What it will do, instead, is to present you with the source of inspiration of all those authors through a remarkably intricate and well-written tale of mystery that features some of the most detailed depictions of fascinating characters you will see in any book. Under Wilkie Collins? careful guidelines and due to his incredible attention to detail, the characters of the story come alive under the curious gaze of the reader. The more you immerse yourself in the narration of characters like the distant Verinder relative, Miss Clack, or Gabriel Betteredge, house steward of the Verinder estate,the easier it will be to become completely familiar not only with the appearance, mannerisms and attitude of each character, but also with the way they think and feel ? perceiving the whole range of human emotions filtered through the imaginary minds of realistic personalities Collins animates with such skill and near artistic ability.The plot itself is remarkably engaging, and even though the initial pace can be a little slower and more methodical than what most modern readers are used to, it soon moves along surprisingly fast ? not to mention the appeal that some of the intriguing elements of the early plot might have, such as the illusive yellow diamond and its origins., 0<

ISBN: 7a2637b39553ef24a7cd9b4d79ee54d9

Amazon, Classics, Paperback, 8vo. 579p. Gut Bequeathed a rare diamond by her late uncle, heiress Rachel Verinder has no idea it was stolen from an Indian temple or that it has a cursed hi… Plus…

Amazon, Classics, Paperback, 8vo. 579p. Gut Bequeathed a rare diamond by her late uncle, heiress Rachel Verinder has no idea it was stolen from an Indian temple or that it has a cursed history. When the diamond disappears on her eighteenth birthday, multiple suspects-including Rachel's suitor, Franklin Blake-are implicated in its theft. Determined to prove his innocence, Franklin begins his own investigation. Did one of his fellow Englishmen steal the jewel? Or was it whisked back to India? The case, which unfolds through multiple narratives, takes startling twists and turns in pursuit of the truth. Widely considered the first great detective novel written in English, The Moonstone is one of Wilkie Collins's most famous works. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as The Moonstone, this edition of The Moonstone (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.Romane (englisch) (Englischsprachige Bücher) _<

1992, ISBN: 7a2637b39553ef24a7cd9b4d79ee54d9

[PU: Everyman's Library, New York], Near Fine in boards.