The Moonstone

Used in earrings, necklaces, brooches, pendants and rings, moonstone has long been considered to be a divine and supernatural gemstone. Many religions call it the stone of the gods and treat it with the highest honor. Moonstone is known for the unique luster that it has, which is called adularescence. The word first originated from the mining sight at Mt.Adular in Switzerland; originally the moonstone acquired the name Adularia but it was later changed because of the similarity of the stones shine to moonbeams. This stone is one of the stones of June and the zodiac stone for cancer. The stone is also Florida’s state stone, because of the many moon missions. Moonstone, known as the “lovers stone” was often paired with silver and was believed…

“Our orders were to bring you this far. That we have done. You must enter the city on your own.” “Understood,” Riasean said as he yawned. The Royal Guards turned and rode south. “First, let’s read what Alric has to say,” Larah said. She pulled the letter with the sunburst on it from her tunic and tore it open. The writing was flowing, but concise: When you get to the New Moon gate in the Black Tower, hold up the Moonstone and say the passphrase to open the gate – Gate of Shadows, Open to me, Let…

Published in 1868, Wilkie Collins’ detective novel The Moonstone is unique in the mystery genre in that it does not have one primary detective. Instead, the story unfolds through the writings of eleven distinct characters. Approximately half of the story is narrated by Gabriel Betteredge, a man who is decidedly Anglocentric. Throughout the story, biases play a role in its deeper meaning with regards to India and its relationship with Britain. Gabriel Betteredge’s biased narration, Mr.…

Wilkie Collins was a great writer, he was able to make the reader come up with marvellous stories and images in their minds. Collins uses both inductive and deductive detection in his novel, The Moonstone. Sergeant Cuff, a character in the novel, is the best example of someone who used inductive detection. Sergeant Cuff is a key player for he paved the way for future detectives such as Sherlock holmes. In the Novel, Cuff was an intelligent man, a man who looked only at the facts. He is portrayed…

Detective fiction nowadays is taken for granted as a trite genre, abundant in any library collection. However, in Victorian England, this genre was completely undeveloped. In 1868, Wilkie Collins wrote The Moonstone, which served as a remarkable testament to his creative brilliance, for the novel single hardly inaugurated a new genre; one of suspense and mystery. His innovative use of the novel as a historical citation with multiple narrators showed his literary prowess and vision as a writer. …

The Moonstone is a mystery that is set in England in the mid-1800s. The author of this novel is Wilkie Collins. He had written quite a few novels yet The Moonstone is his first detective novel, written in 1868. Wilkie Collins can create very complex storylines that are intriguing but they are longer than they need be. The Moonstone uses its elements to create suspense, creating an interesting, yet slow, read. The plot of The Moonstone consists of suicide, murder, theft, romance, and…

Sunstone (a gem with amber skin, short tangelo hair, wearing a short sleeved coral colored shrug jacket , salmon halter top with yellow diamond , a sunstone gem in her right hand, tea rose sula skirt, and sandals) merely danced around each and every strike at her. “This so much fun. I never thought a Pearl could summon a weapon. Let me show you mine.” said Sunstone as her gem glowed. A tonfa (with a orange grip, and tawny body) formed in her to block Pearl’s spear. “Also the name is Kyra.”…

Unusual effects of gemstones Phenomena gems like opal, moonstone, and fire agate get their dazzling special effects from the way their structures interact with light. Their phenomenal colors and effects might appear to float inside or outside the gem’s basic body color. Gem cutters can fashion stones to show off phenomenal colors and effect to the stone’s best advantage. The stronger the effect, the more valuable the phenomenal gemstone. Opal and Play-of-color PHOTO 01 – Opal and…

Although the story is still told through a narrative, it remains one narrative throughout the novel and that is of Watson. The Sign of Four is written in a form of a detective story which consist of a detective and his companion who works alongside one another to solve a case. Within the novel, Doyle introduces suspense and build tensions leading to the each clue that adds up to the conclusion. Sherlock Holme’s method includes observation, reaching the conclusion and providing an explanation as…

Drug Addiction as an Important Element in Victorian Novels: A Brief Discussion with reference to The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins The consumption of drug has always been a common part in the lives of people. People consume different type of drugs for several reasons. Some take it for medical reasons while some others take it for pleasure. The addiction towards a certain drug can have great influence on one’s life both physically and mentally. While talking about drug addiction we mainly refer to…