The Moonstone
- Approximate level
- B1
- Length
- 199,589 words
- Reading time
- 16 h 38 min
- Chapters
- 68
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2006
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This novel is a classic mystery set in the nineteenth century. It follows the disappearance of a valuable diamond with a long history. The language reflects the formal style of the Victorian era, featuring complex sentence structures and a sophisticated vocabulary. You will encounter detailed descriptions and various narrative perspectives that provide depth to the story. This book is a demanding read because of its historical tone and intricate prose, which require careful attention to detail to follow the unfolding investigation.
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Subjects
- England -- Fiction
- Country homes -- Fiction
- Police -- England -- Fiction
- Jewelry theft -- Fiction
- East Indians -- England -- Fiction
- Mystery fiction
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About 16 h 38 min at a native pace, spread over 68 chapters. In a foreign language plan for more: half an hour a day finishes a book of this size in a few weeks.
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