The Moonstone

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The Moonstone

by Wilkie Collins

EN·~18 hours·58 chapters

Chapters

58 total
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THE MOONSTONE - A Romance - by Wilkie Collins

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Contents

13:21
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THE STORY

0:00
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CHAPTER I

5:17
5

CHAPTER II

10:03
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CHAPTER III

15:35
7

CHAPTER IV

18:27
8

CHAPTER V

17:09
9

CHAPTER VI

26:10
10

CHAPTER VII

9:21

Description

A dazzling yellow gem, known for centuries as the Moonstone, carries a legend of divine blessing and a lingering curse. Its journey from ancient Indian temples, through war‑torn empires, and into the hands of a British family sets the stage for a tale steeped in history and superstition. The stone’s reputation for bringing misfortune to anyone who possesses it looms over every character who comes near it.

When the Moonstone is displayed at an English country house, it vanishes under mysterious circumstances, prompting a bewildered household to call upon a determined detective. As testimonies unfold from servants, relatives, and guests, the story weaves together disparate perspectives, each adding clues to the puzzling theft. The early investigation reveals hidden motives, secret alliances, and the unsettling influence of the gem’s storied past, inviting listeners to piece together the mystery alongside the investigators.

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Language

en

Duration

~18 hours (1068K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-01-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Wilkie Collins

Wilkie Collins

1824–1889

A master of suspense and sensation fiction, this Victorian storyteller helped shape the modern mystery novel with unforgettable twists and sharply observed characters. Best known for The Woman in White and The Moonstone, he wrote stories that still feel lively, eerie, and surprisingly modern.

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