The Moonstone

Wilkie Collins's "The Moonstone," first published in 1868, is widely regarded as the first detective novel in the English language, setting a literary precedent for the genre. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, employing an epistolary style that offers a rich tapestry of voices and viewpoints, thereby creating a multifaceted exploration of crime, imperialism, and the implications of Victorian morality. Centered around the mysterious theft of a priceless diamond from an English ...