The Moonstone

In this seminal detective novel, the enchanting yellow diamond known as the "Moonstone" is presented to Rachel Verinder on her 18th birthday, only to be stolen on the same night. The story is narrated by Betteredge, a beloved butler, as it explores the chaos that ensues in Rachel's family following the theft. Along the way, the narrative intriguingly suggests that solutions to life's mysteries may be discovered within the pages of Robinson Crusoe.