Carrie L. reviewed on 12/11/2005 + 5 more book reviews

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Maybe the first detective fiction in the English language, 'The Moonstone' tells the story of a huge Indian diamond which is stolen several times. It was first published it 1868. This edition includes footnotes, and an essay on Collins' life (he was friends with Dickens). Collins uses an unusual narrative device which I won't divulge here. I enjoyed the book because of its history as well as because I love "who dunnits"!

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