The Moonstone: Wilkie Collins

You must not have an objection to reading a long book
without pictures and a book from the time period of the British mid Nineteenth century. You will find this story just absolutely spellbinding. If you can resist peeking at the last pages you'll find the ending most surprising. The story moves very well. Considering that investigators of that time period had no modern advantages, except for writing letters and making personal visits, it is remarkable how this mystery is solved. A perfect book for curling up with on cold, rainy weekends.

A wonderful British detective novel. Curses intrigue and India all intertwined. As good as the Sherlock Holmes series and that says something!

I read The Woman in White by Collins a few months ago and fell in love. I loved it so much, so I'm reading more of his books. I read The Evil Genius by him a few weeks ago, and liked it a lot too. I absolutely LOVED this book! Definitely lived up to expectations created by The Woman in White. I love Collins' writing style, it's so descriptive. Plus I love the way the book is laid out. Its almost like reading court documents of people's testimonies. Known as the first detective novel, it definitely is a great way to start the genre. I highly recommend this book, and it makes me love Collins even more! Have to read so many more of his books.

This novel, considered to be the first English detective novel, has influenced the likes of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens. If you like suspense, mystery, and humour, you'll love the way this story unfolds, taking various leads until it is finally solved in a way you probably wouldn't think of. The characters have very distinct personalities, and are all delightful in their own way.