Widely regarded as the precursor of the modern mystery and suspense novels, The Moonstone tells of the events surrounding the disappearance of a mysterious (and cursed) yellow diamond. T. S. Eliot called it 'the first, the longest, and the best of modern English detective novels'. It contains a number of ideas which became common tropes of the genre, including a crime being investigated by talented amateurs who happen to be present when it is committed, and two police… (more)
Language: English
Published in: 1868
Word count: 194,584 words (≈ about 13 hours)
Source: http://www.gutenberg.org
Copyright: Public Domain
Sherlock Holmes, the greatest detective in literature did not stand alone. This list contains some of his predecessors, contemporaries and heirs.
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Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:47:59 +0100
Enthralling novel!
It says above "precursor of the modern mystery & suspense novels". I was not prepared for the writing. Written in 1st person, but by several different people, I was amazed at the ability to believably adopt the point of view,etc. of a trusted family servant, a judgmental spinster, a young lady, etc.
I couldn't put it down!