The Moonstone
by Wilkie Collins
The Moonstone was first published in 1868, the U.S. edition was published in 1874 (the edition featured here). Collins' novel is credited as being one of the first modern English detective novels. The references to Daniel Defoe's novel, Robinson Crusoe may inspire you to re-read it. You may also enjoy our collection of Detective Novels.
Table of Contents
Prologue - The Storming of Seringapatam
First Period - Chapter I - The Loss of the Diamond
Second Period - First Narrative - Chapter I
Second Period - Second Narrative - Chapter I
Second Narrative - Chapter III
Second Period - Third Narrative - Chapter I
Third Narrative - Chapter VIII
Epilogue - The Finding of the Diamond
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