The Campion Diamonds (1897) - Sophie May - Bog

The Campion Diamonds is a novel written by Sophie May and published in 1897. The story is set in Boston and revolves around the theft of a valuable diamond necklace belonging to the Campion family. The theft occurs during a party held at the Campions' home, and suspicion falls on several guests, including the family's own butler.The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Ruth, who is a distant relative of the Campions and is staying with them at the time of the theft. Ruth becomes involved in the investigation and works with a detective to try to solve the case.As the investigation progresses, Ruth and the detective uncover a web of secrets and lies among the guests, and it becomes clear that the theft was not a simple crime of opportunity. Along the way, Ruth also discovers some surprising truths about her own family history.The Campion Diamonds is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. It is also a fascinating glimpse into late 19th-century Boston society, with its strict social hierarchies and complex relationships.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.