--- product_id: 55555132 title: "The Moonstone Paperback – 12 Jan 2018" brand: "wilkie collins" price: "NZ$154" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 19 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/55555132-the-moonstone-paperback-12-jan-2018 store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # The Moonstone Paperback – 12 Jan 2018 **Brand:** wilkie collins **Price:** NZ$154 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Moonstone Paperback – 12 Jan 2018 by wilkie collins - **How much does it cost?** NZ$154 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/55555132-the-moonstone-paperback-12-jan-2018) ## Best For - wilkie collins enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted wilkie collins brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description ## Images ![The Moonstone Paperback – 12 Jan 2018 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41v2bDdZAIL.jpg) ![The Moonstone Paperback – 12 Jan 2018 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51epXtHRisL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Moonstone *by D***T on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 February 2014* A yellow diamond with a curse on it; a young girl trying to choose between two suitors; one of the first detectives in fiction and more twists and turns in the plot than you can shake a stick at not to speak of a huge cast of characters and multiple narrators and you have a fascinating story of theft and murder.I was surprised how modern this book still is even though it was published over a hundred years ago. I was especially struck by the conversations between Rachel Verrinder and Franklin Blake – her on/off fiancé. I thought the author caught the different voices of his narrators very well indeed and I was never in any doubt who was narrating the story. This is well worth reading even today and it puts some modern crime novelists in the shade. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A gem of early detective fiction *by C***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2017* This is a book I have been meaning to read for too many years, and am so glad that I have finally got around to doing so. First published in 1868 and laying claim to be the first true detective novel, it is among the most intricately woven mysteries ever written. Originally published in instalments instalments in Charles Dickens' magazine, "All the Year Round," it demands a good deal of patience, and as much dogged determination from the reader as from the detectives, professional and amateur, who contribute to its resolution.What it has in common with its worthier descendants is its emphasis on character, which is assisted by the use of a number of narrative voices. The fates of all participants are of interest, even where only indirectly connected to the main story.The book is available to read online for free, or as a free Kindle book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The voices by the various narrators are just perfect for the parts they play *by D***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 September 2017* This is a review of the Naxos audiobook starring Clive Swift. It is a superb reading (although, sadly, greatly abridged) of the seminal detective novel, The Moonstone. The voices by the various narrators are just perfect for the parts they play. Wonderful. This CD or audible download captures the spirit of the novel completely. I love it! And of course the story itself is full of mystery, intrigue, fascination and laugh-out-loud humour.There are a number of full-length audio narrations of the entire novel out there (very good ones), but I have found this shortened version to be the best in terms of the ideal actors and actresses (all British) to portray the various parts. I think Clive Swift, in particular, is amazingly convincing as the old servant, Betteridge - you really believe he IS that character. The performance is perfection itself. A must-have, delightful audio version of The Moonstone, in my view. I return to it again and again - as, I suspect, you will. (A great television adaptation of the story, by the way, is the one produced in England in the 1990s and starring Greg Wise. That is the TV equivalent of this superlative audio-book - almost beyond criticism). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/55555132-the-moonstone-paperback-12-jan-2018](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/55555132-the-moonstone-paperback-12-jan-2018) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*