summary

Summary

The Moonstone is a detective novel by British author Wilkie Collins, first published in 1868. It is considered one of the first and most important detective novels in English literature. The story begins with a precious gem, named the Moonstone for its unique properties, being stolen from a temple in India and brought to England. The stone is given to young Rachel Verinder on her birthday, after which it disappears from her home. The events unfold around numerous characters connected to the stone's disappearance. The book explores themes of class struggle, colonialism, and the characteristics of English society at the time. The novel is narrated by several characters, each providing their perspective on the events, which was innovative for literature of that era.