Publisher's Synopsis
THE CLASSIC MYSTERY One of the first examples of the detective thriller novel. A priceless jewel, stolen from India and brought to England, is stolen. Franklin Blake's investigation brings to light a web of intrigue, theft and murder as he closes in on the most unlikely of thieves... Wilkie Collins' novel is now widely regarded as a classic, and one of the most influential crime novels ever written. It introduced many elements which have now become classic tropes of the mystery thriller genre.
