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The Diamond Master (Paperback)
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The Diamond Master (Paperback)
Series: Mint Editions
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Loot Price R139
Discovery Miles 1 390
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The Diamond Master (1909) is a mystery novel by Jacques Futrelle.
Published at the height of his career as a leading popular
detective and science fiction writer, The Diamond Master was
adapted for two silent films in 1921 and 1929. Celebrated for his
brisk storytelling and mastery of suspense, Jacques Futrelle was
lost at sea on April 15, 1912 while returning from Europe on the
HMS Titanic. His wife, who survived the disaster, had his last book
dedicated to "the heroes of the Titanic." "A minute or more passed,
a minute of wonder, admiration, allurement, but at last he ventured
to lift the diamond from the box. It was perfect, so far as he
could see; perfect in cutting and color and depth, prismatic,
radiant, bewilderingly gorgeous. Its value? Even he could not offer
an opinion..." An expert jeweler, even Harry Latham is forced to
admit he has never in his life seen such a diamond. It arrived in
an unmarked package with neither message nor return address, a
rather casual presentation for such an invaluable object. Unable to
appraise it, let alone uncover its origins, he seeks the advice of
other experienced jewelers. Soon, it is determined that five
flawless diamonds have been delivered to his colleagues across the
United States, prompting confusion and fear as to the intentions of
the anonymous sender. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Jacques
Futrelle's The Diamond Master is a classic of American detective
fiction reimagined for modern readers.
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