The Moonstone - Brossura

Collins, Wilkie

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ISBN 10: 0486424510 ISBN 13: 9780486424514

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2002

Riassunto

Stolen from the forehead of a Hindu idol, the dazzling gem known as "The Moonstone" resurfaces at a birthday party in an English country home — with an enigmatic trio of watchful Brahmins hot on its trail. Laced with superstitions, suspicion, humor, and romance, this 1868 mystery draws readers into a compelling tale with twists and turns ranging from sleepwalking to experimentation with opium. The suspense and drama is heightened as the narrative passes from one colorful character to the next. Wilkie Collins' masterpiece is particularly distinguished by the appearance of Sergeant Cuff, a prototype of the English detective hero and the harbinger of a popular tradition of sleuthing.

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L'autore:

A prolific author of the Victorian era, Wilkie Collins (1824-89) wrote "sensation" novels. The forerunners of today's detective and suspense fiction, his best-known works include The Moonstone and The Woman in White. Charles Dickens was his lifelong friend and collaborator, and many of Collins' stories first appeared in Dickens' weekly publication, All the Year Round.

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Stolen from the forehead of a Hindu idol, the enormous diamond known as the Moonstone resurfaces at a birthday party in an English country home-with an enigmatic trio of watchful Brahmins hot on its trail, Wilkie Collins' 1868 mystery novel abounds in excitement, humour, and romance, and the author's deft characterisation and plotting rival those of his close friend, Charles Dickens, The Moonstone is particularly distinguished by the appearance of Sergeant Cuff, possibly the first detective in English fiction and the harbinger of a popular tradition of sleuthing. 001 0486424618

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• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0486424510
• ISBN 13: 9780486424514
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 400