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    The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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    Unlock the more straightforward side of The Moonstone with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

    This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins, one of the first modern detective novels written in the English language. It opens with the theft of the titular Moonstone, an extremely valuable diamond, from Miss Rachel Verinder, who has just received it as a gift for her 18th birthday. Franklin Blake, a suitor to Miss Rachel, decides to investigate the incident, and soon discovers a convoluted trail of clues that point to the last person he would ever have suspected to be the culprit… Wilkie Collins was a Victorian-era novelist and playwright who is known for his complex mystery novels. His work often drew on his legal background, and today he is considered the father of modern detective fiction.

    Find out everything you need to know about The Moonstone in a fraction of the time!

    This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:

    • A complete plot summary
    • Character studies
    • Key themes and symbols
    • Questions for further reflection

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    PublisherBrightSummaries.com
    Release dateApr 3, 2019
    ISBN9782808016131
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