The Mystery Of The Five Hundred Diamonds

The Mystery of the Five Hundred Diamonds is a thrilling mystery novel written by Robert Barr. The story is set in London and revolves around the theft of five hundred diamonds from the safe of a wealthy merchant named Mr. Septimus Ralston. The diamonds were kept in a locked safe that was only accessible to Mr. Ralston and his trusted secretary, Mr. James Rigby. However, one day, when Mr. Ralston opened the safe, he discovered that the diamonds were missing.The police are called in to investigate the theft, and they soon discover that the case is not as straightforward as it seems. The suspects include Mr. Ralston's secretary, his niece, his butler, and a few other individuals who had access to the safe. As the investigation progresses, the police uncover a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal that leads them closer to the truth.The story is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged and guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is intricately woven, making it a satisfying read for fans of the mystery genre. The Mystery of the Five Hundred Diamonds is a classic whodunit that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final reveal.""These here shiners are valuable; they belong to my friend who has just gone out. Casting no reflections on the generality of people in this room, there are, never- theless, half a dozen 'crooks' among us whom my friend wishes to avoid. Now, no honest man here will object to giving the buyer of that there trinket five clear minutes in which to get away. It's only the 'crooks' that can kick. I ask these five minutes as a favour, but if they are not granted I am going to take them as a right. Any man who moves will get shot.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.