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The Moonstone: A Quick Read

Name: The Moonstone: A Quick Read
ISBN: 9781529522044

A birthday diamond vanishes, turning a grand celebration into a puzzling trail of secrets and suspects.

suspenseful mysterious atmospheric intriguing

Genres

Mystery Classics Historical Fiction

What is The Moonstone: A Quick Read about?

A priceless yellow diamond is stolen from an Indian temple and, years later, given to Rachel Verinder for her eighteenth birthday. But the Moonstone brings danger wherever it goes, and before long it disappears again. With suspects everywhere, eccentric detective Sergeant Cuff begins a thrilling investigation alongside Rachel’s suitor, Franklin Blake. They must unravel confusing clues, uncover hidden secrets and avoid a trail of red herrings before the mysterious jewel vanishes for good.

Pages

240 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2026

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