{"product_id":"the-moonstone-by-wilkie-collins-hardcover-rare-books","title":"The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins [Hardcover] [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eThe Moonstone\u003c\/em\u003e by Wilkie Collins, often regarded as the first modern English detective novel, is a suspenseful tale of mystery, intrigue, and betrayal. The story revolves around the disappearance of a priceless diamond, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eMoonstone\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the English country house of the wealthy Verinder family. The novel follows multiple narrators, each providing different perspectives on the events surrounding the theft, the family’s attempts to recover the gem, and the involvement of a brilliant but understated detective, \u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eSergeant Cuff\u003c\/strong\u003e. Through its intricate plot, richly drawn characters, and clever use of multiple viewpoints, \u003cem data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eThe Moonstone\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of greed, colonial exploitation, and human nature, all while keeping readers guessing until the final revelation. The book set the standard for detective fiction, influencing authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1701\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eWilkie Collins (1824–1889)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a pioneering English novelist and playwright, widely regarded as a master of mystery and sensation fiction. Born in London, Collins initially worked as a lawyer’s clerk before turning to literature, gaining fame with novels such as \u003cem data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eThe Woman in White\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eThe Moonstone\u003c\/em\u003e. His works are celebrated for their intricate plotting, vivid characters, and exploration of social issues, including class, gender, and morality. Collins’ innovative use of multiple narrators, suspense, and detective techniques laid the groundwork for the modern mystery novel. Beyond his literary achievements, he was a prolific dramatist and social commentator, and his influence continues to resonate in contemporary detective and suspense fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45228806570170,"sku":"35ZUQX05D-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/moon_e84208a3-d736-4c31-9f5a-f05331203385.jpg?v=1760352954","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-moonstone-by-wilkie-collins-hardcover-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}