The Moonstone

A mystery novel by Wilkie Collins, The Moonstone (1868) traces the history of a legendary yellow diamond taken from an Indian idol during the 1799 storming of Seringapatam, setting up a tale of theft, curse, and vengeance.

Public domain in the US. From Project Gutenberg.

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Historical and Classical Fiction›Classic mystery and detective stories›Detective novels and casebooks›Early detective stories, before 1887

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Adults›Historical and Classical Fiction›Classic mystery and detective stories›Detective novels and casebooks›Early detective stories, before 1887