The Moonstone. Illustrated edition
As she turns eighteen years old, Rachel Verinder inherits from her uncle a large Indian diamond. Unaware of both how her uncle acquired it and how important the stone truly is, Rachel openly demonstrates it to public during her birthday party. A couple of hours later she realizes that the diamond had been stolen… Considered the first full length detective novel in English, The Moonstone is an engrossing story and a must-read for anyone with the slightest interest in detective fiction.
