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The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

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In The Moonstone, did you enjoy ...

... the suspenseful search for a stolen object and unraveling a mystery through deduction?

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

If you loved the relentless pursuit of the Moonstone and the tension of a stolen treasure, you'll be captivated by The Hound of the Baskervilles. Follow Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate the eerie legend of a supernatural hound and the mysterious death on the moors. The driving force behind the plot—solving the Baskerville curse—creates an immersive and page-turning experience reminiscent of the quest for the Moonstone.

... a large, memorable cast of characters all drawn into a single puzzling crime?

The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers

If you enjoyed the way The Moonstone weaves together the perspectives and motives of a whole household, you'll appreciate The Nine Tailors. Lord Peter Wimsey finds himself in a Fenland village full of secrets, where the lives of many intertwine around a mysterious corpse and a set of enigmatic church bells. The diverse ensemble of villagers, each with their own quirks and secrets, draws you deeply into the community and the mystery.

... multiple narrators with shifting perspectives and hidden motives?

The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

If you were fascinated by the shifting narratives and the way The Moonstone unfolds through the eyes of different characters, you'll be absorbed by The Woman in White. This novel also uses multiple narrators, each revealing their version of events and their personal motives. The story’s intrigue builds as you piece together the truth from these overlapping testimonies, keeping you guessing until the very end.

... narrative surprises and revelations that upend expectations?

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

If the shocking twists and turns of The Moonstone kept you on your toes, you’ll love The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Agatha Christie masterfully delivers a classic country house mystery where nothing is as it seems, and the ultimate revelation will leave you stunned. The way the truth is concealed and then revealed is sure to delight fans of unexpected plot developments.

... narrative uncertainty and unreliable accounts of what really happened?

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

If you were drawn to the way The Moonstone sometimes casts doubt on its narrators’ reliability, you’ll be enthralled by The Turn of the Screw. The governess at the center of this eerie tale tells her story with such uncertainty that readers are left questioning the truth of every event. This ambiguity creates a haunting sense of suspense and mystery, perfect for readers who enjoy unraveling layers of unreliable narration.

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