The Moonstone

Part of the Chiltern Classics range. The title, The Moonstone, refers to a brilliantly beautiful but flawed gem seized by a British officer in India. The officer brings it back to England as a family heirloom with a supposed curse placed upon it. The officer leaves the stone to his niece, Rachel Verinder, for her to inherit when she turns 18. This classic work by Wilkie Collins is an early example of the modern detective novel that set many of the ground rules of the genre. Chiltern are publishers of exquisitely crafted editions of the world’s finest classic literature. These beautiful books are a perfect mix of tradition and the very latest in printing techniques. With wonderful original, detailed and embossed covers, sparkling gilt edges, cream art paper, ribbon markers and stitched binding they are simply the most beautiful classics ever published.Author: Collins, William Wilkie,author Contributors: Collins, William Wilkie,author Binding: hardcover Number Of Pages: 420 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Published/Release Date: 25 Apr 2023 Format: Hardback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Chiltern Publishing Author/Director/Artist: William Wilkie Collins Dimension (cm): 184x127x38 mm Package Dimension (cm): 40x187x131 mm Item Weight (g): 1050 Package Weight (g): 945