{"product_id":"the-moonstone-9781444656688","title":"The Moonstone","description":"\"The Moonstone\" was originally published in 1868 by William Wilkie Collins. A 19th-century British epistolary novel, it is generally considered to be the first detective novel, and also established many of the ground rules of the modern detective novel. The story follows the theft of a sacred Indian diamond. Given to Rachel Verinder on her eighteenth birthday by her corrupt British army officer father, the gift sets the scene for a complex plot of turmoil, misunderstanding, cultural heritage and mystery. Serialised in Charles Dickens' magazine, 'All the Year Round', this early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Read \u0026amp; Co. Classics is republishing this classic work now complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wilkie Collins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Read \u0026amp; Co. Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/15\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 596\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.32d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781444656688\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e11597 \/ Moonstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCollins, Wilkie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English author and playwright widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the mystery and detective genres. Known for his intricate plots, suspenseful narratives, and complex characters, Collins captivated Victorian readers with his thrilling tales. His most famous work, 'The Woman in White', is considered a masterpiece of gothic fiction and has left an indelible mark on the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Read \u0026 Co. Classics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44796826124403,"sku":"9781444656688","price":63.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_d35582c5-a4c7-4148-8e9c-f25b906a14f4.jpg?v=1776561304","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-moonstone-9781444656688","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}