The Devil's Diamond

By Richard Marsh

Book Overview

The Devil's Diamond is a novel written by Richard Marsh and published in 1893. The story revolves around a valuable diamond called the ""Devil's Diamond"" that has been stolen from a wealthy man's collection. The thief is a notorious criminal named Simon Carne who is known for his cunning and intelligence. The owner of the diamond, Sir Charles Vandrift, hires a detective named Jack Ronald to find the thief and retrieve the diamond. However, Carne proves to be a formidable opponent and leads Ronald on a wild chase across Europe. Along the way, Ronald meets a beautiful woman named Z�����lie de Lantrec who becomes his ally in the pursuit of Carne. The story is full of twists and turns as Ronald and Z�����lie try to outsmart Carne and recover the diamond. The Devil's Diamond is a thrilling adventure novel that combines elements of mystery, romance, and suspense. It is a classic example of Victorian-era literature and has remained popular among readers for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165104636
• ISBN13: 9781165104635
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"