The Moonstone (Modern Library Classics) by Wilkie Collins is a captivating tale of romance, theft, and murder that has inspired generations of mystery writers. Set in Victorian England, the story revolves around the theft of an enormous diamond originally stolen from an Indian shrine. The narrative unfolds through the recountings of several enthralling narrators: Sergeant Cuff, the innovative detective; Gabriel Betteridge, the hilarious house steward; a lovesick housemaid; and a mysterious band of Indian jugglers.