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The Moonstone

eng. The Moonstone · 1868
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Main Characters and Their Development

  • Franklin Blake - a gentleman who sets out to investigate the mystery of the Moonstone's disappearance, evolving from confusion to courage and determination.
  • Rachel Verinder - a young heiress, owner of the Moonstone. Her relationship with Blake shifts from love to distrust and back again.
  • Godfrey Ablewhite - Rachel's cousin, who portrays himself as the perfect gentleman but ultimately reveals his selfishness and downfall.
  • Sergeant Cuff - an experienced London detective, whose professionalism and investigative methods help solve the mystery of the missing jewel.
  • Rosanna Spearman - a housemaid secretly in love with Franklin Blake. She reveals the complexities and secrets of class struggle.
The Moonstone
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 14 July 2024
———Original titleeng. The Moonstone · 1868