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The Moonstone
- Narrated by: Peter Jeffrey
- Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Exclusively from Audible
Considered the first full-length detective story in the English language, T.S. Eliot described The Moonstone as 'the first and greatest English detective novel'.
The stone of the title is an enormous yellow diamond plundered from an Indian shrine after the Siege of Seringapatam. Given to Miss Verinder on her 18th birthday, it mysteriously disappears that very night. Suspicion falls on three Indian jugglers who have been seen in the neighbourhood. Sergeant Cuff is assigned to the case and though it looks simple nothing can be taken for granted.
The story is recounted by several narrators including the bemused butler, the love-sick housemaid, the enigmatic detective Sergeant Cuff and the drug-addicted scientist, who in turn, speculate on the mystery.
This enthralling tale of romance, theft, and murder inspired the detective genre. In a sense, Collins wrote the rulebook on detective stories as many features of The Moonstone have become conventions in the literature of others.
Charles Dickens was a close friend and mentor of Collins, and the two collaborated together on drama and fiction. The Moonstone, as well as some of his other work, was first published in Dickens' journals.
Narrator Biography
Beginning his career on stage, Peter Jeffrey became a recognisable face on British television while enjoying thirty years with the Royal Shakespeare Company as well as working with all the other great British theatre companies. He was soon in demand for television character parts, playing roles in shows such as The Saint (1964-1965), The Avengers (1966-1968) and Doctor Who (1967 and 1978) as well as being involved in many BBC Radio 4 audio dramas such as The Pickwick Papers. Though a versatile actor, he was often cast in roles of authority such as Inspector Carter in Dixon of Dock Green (1966) but occasionally guest starred in comedy roles such as "Napper" Wainwright in Porridge (1975). He continued to act during his final years, with roles in the BBC adaptation of The Prince and the Pauper (1996), The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999) and Where the Heart Is (1999).
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- Kimberley
- 27-06-2016
Wonderful reading of a classic detective novel
Would you listen to The Moonstone again? Why?
Absolutely. The Moonstone, set in 1848, tells the story of the famous yellow diamond, reputed to be cursed, that goes missing on the night Miss Rachel Verinder receives it as a gift on her eighteenth birthday. When Sergeant Cuff arrives to investigate the loss of the diamond, it soon becomes apparent that nobody in the house is above suspicion. It is a fine example of the classic detective novel, and was very enjoyable to read in audiobook format.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Gabriel Betteredge, particularly given Peter Jeffrey's reading. I felt like I had an old grandfather sitting beside me while he told the story of an interesting episode from his life while frequently meandering off track with entertaining asides. I also thought the inimitable Miss Clack's narrative was hilarious, even though she would be horrified to hear it and would no doubt force a religious tract (or ten) on me for such blasphemy.
What does Peter Jeffrey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
I originally read The Moonstone as a physical book several years ago and rated it around 3.5 stars. When I came to listen to the audiobook, however, I upgraded my rating to a full 5 stars, thanks largely to Peter Jeffrey's reading. An epistolary novel written entirely in first person, the text lends itself well to being read aloud and Peter Jeffrey does an excellent job of bringing out the humour that Wilkie Collins infuses into his narratives. His use of different voices for different characters (including Miss Clack) was very successful.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Beware, reader -- in taking up company with Sergeant Cuff there is a good chance you will catch a highly contagious ailment for which there is no cure: the detective fever!
Any additional comments?
Readers should be aware that The Moonstone is far more slow moving than Wilkie Collins' other well-known "sensation" novel, The Woman in White. If you are looking for something fast moving, perhaps try The Woman in White first. However, if you are looking for a great detective novel (in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes or Agatha Christie), this is an excellent and enjoyable offering from a master storyteller.
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- Leanne Mifflin
- 06-02-2024
A good yarn, true to the time
I enjoyed this as I did the ‘woman in white ‘ by the same author. The story woven with intelligence and full of characters.
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- Eleanor
- 02-11-2023
Great reading of a classic novel
A wonderfully evocative and layered reading of a seminal novel that is often overlooked. The characterisations are absolutely fantastic, the pace is considered, the subtle humour is delivered perfectly, the emotions hit just the right note. Beautifully read. A great listen - I couldn’t stop!
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- Eosaphrodite
- 08-01-2023
Amazing narration
This intriguing story is a mystery told via letters and diary entries from various characters involved in the events. Both the author and narrator do an amazing job making these characters distinct and memorable. One of the best narrations I have heard on audible. The story is about a jewel stolen from a temple in India during a British invasion, and orientalism is definitely a feature in this tale, as in many others of its time, but the story mainly focuses on two British characters largely unconnected with the original theft/battle.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-12-2022
calming yet intriguing with a hint of humour
slow paced, calming and enjoyable to listen to. highly recommend. great performance of the characters.
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- Katie Thomas
- 28-08-2022
Great mystery
Great mystery which was really well set out. Loved the way the story evolved. Unfortunately I suppose as it's a product of its time and the entitlement of colonist England really disgusts me. Just give the moonstone back to the people you murdered and stole it from, then I guess there would be no story... Just be aware of the themes of classism, racism, sexism, ableism through out the book..
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- Anna Chemin
- 28-12-2021
Victorian melodrama
I have read somewhere that Wilkie Collins may be credited with writing some of the very first examples of the police procedural genre of fiction. I have read and admired Collins' 5th novel, " The Woman in White" and noted some similarities with that work, as I listened to "The Moonstone" (eg, multiple voices/narratives as the story unfolds). I found the storytelling rather tedious in this novel and anticipated the solution to the mystery and the conclusion long before we actually got there. But, I really admired Peter Jeffrey's narration and that kept me listening. I will seek out other works narrated by Jeffrey, he made up for deficiencies in the story with his polished, professional and lively performance.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-12-2021
Enjoyable
Was an enjoyable story . Different laugage but of the time period .Enough to keep you interested .Narration very good easy to listen to. overall a good book.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-10-2021
Entertaining
Kept me in suspense. The few outdated sentiments I.e. about women, class etc I dismissed due to date - overall an enjoyable read.
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