The Sacred Nugget: A Novel (1885)
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ISBN10: 1160001332
ISBN13: 9781160001335
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 17 2010
Pages: 294
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781160001335
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 17 2010
Pages: 294
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Sacred Nugget is a novel written by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon in 1885. The story is set in London and revolves around the theft of a valuable diamond called the Sacred Nugget. The diamond is stolen from a wealthy Indian prince who is visiting London and is being kept in a safe at a hotel. The theft triggers a series of events that involve a diverse cast of characters, including a detective, a journalist, a cab driver, a maid, and a group of criminals.The detective, Mr. Samuel, is tasked with finding the stolen diamond and apprehending the thieves. He is aided in his investigation by the journalist, Mr. James, who is determined to get the scoop on the story. The cab driver, Joe, becomes involved when he unwittingly transports one of the thieves and the maid, Ellen, becomes involved when she overhears a conversation between the criminals.As the story progresses, the characters become embroiled in a complex web of deceit and intrigue. They encounter numerous obstacles and setbacks as they try to solve the mystery of the stolen diamond. The plot twists and turns, and the reader is kept on the edge of their seat as the characters race against time to solve the case.The Sacred Nugget is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of greed, deception, and the corrupting influence of wealth. It is a classic example of Victorian-era detective fiction and is sure to captivate fans of the genre.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.
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