Set in the heart of the Victorian era, The Moonstone is a tale of intrigue, theft, and the quest for a diamond of enormous value and beauty. Stolen from the Indian Sultan during the siege of Seringapatam, the gem carries a terrible curse, causing misfortune to anyone who possesses it. The diamond is bequeathed to the young Lady Verinder on her 18th birthday, but on the same night, it is stolen. Three suspicious-looking Indians had been seen in the neighbourhood, and so the best detective in Britain — Sergeant Cuff — is called to investigate. Features Black-and-white frontispiece Twenty watercolour illustrations Nine black-and-white chapter openings Black-and-white printed endpapers All art by Oleg Pakhomov Production details Smyth-sewn, hardcover binding Covered in buckram, blocked with a design by the artist Set in Garamond Premier Pro 512 pages Printed offset on premium acid-free age-resistant cream-coloured paper Trim size 165 × 245 mm (6½" × 9⅝") Head/tail-bands and silk ribbon Paper-covered slipcase
