The Moonstone (1868)
The Moonstone is a 1868 fiction book written by Wilkie Collins.
One of the first English detective novels, this mystery involves the disappearance of a valuable diamond, originally stolen from a Hindu idol, given to a young woman on her eighteenth birthday, and then stolen again. A classic of 19th-century literature.
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What is The Moonstone about?
One of the first English detective novels, this mystery involves the disappearance of a valuable diamond, originally stolen from a Hindu idol, given to a young woman on her eighteenth birthday, and then stolen again. A classic of 19th-century literature.
When was The Moonstone published?
The Moonstone was published in 1868.
Who made The Moonstone?
The Moonstone was written by Wilkie Collins.
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