The Datchet Diamonds: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Datchet Diamonds is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Marsh, Richard (1857–1915).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Datchet Diamonds" by Richard Marsh is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a complex interplay of relationships and intrigue following the theft of valuable diamonds from the Duchess of Datchet. The characters include Mr. Cyril Paxton, a man with a troubled past and uncertain future, who, after a series of misadventures, comes into possession of the stolen diamonds, setting the stage for a moral dilemma that will put his character to the test. At the start of the novel, we meet Miss Strong, who reflects on her uneasy encounters with Mr. Lawrence, whom she met during a chance meeting at Devil's Dyke. Their relationship grows as they navigate societal expectations and romantic tensions, with Cyril Paxton looming on the periphery. The narrative swiftly pulls in themes of love, ambition, and duplicity, as Mr. Paxton overhears critical information regarding the robbery of the Datchet diamonds while on a train, complicating his already precarious financial situation. As he grapples with the allure of suddenly acquired wealth, the intertwining fates of the characters promise a gripping exploration of ethics, desire, and the dire consequences of ambition.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Datchet Diamonds
- Author credits: Marsh, Richard (1857–1915)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Jewelry theft -- Fiction
- Mistaken identity -- Fiction
- Mystery fiction
- Nobility -- Crimes against -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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