The Moonstone

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The Moonstone

by Wilkie Collins

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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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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

Best known for The Woman in White and The Moonstone, this pioneering Victorian novelist helped shape the modern mystery and suspense story. His fiction mixed page-turning plots with sharp observations about money, law, identity, and social rules.

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