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Rachel Verrinder, in front of Godfrey Abelwhite and Miss Clack, making her false
Rachel Verrinder, in front of Godfrey Abelwhite and Miss Clack, making her false confession to her mother that she has pledged the Moonstone to pay private debts. Illustration by Arthur Fraser (active 1865-1898) for The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (London, 1890). First published in 1868 and said by TS Eliot to be the the first and greatest of English detective novels
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In this illustration by Arthur Fraser, we are transported into the world of Wilkie Collins' masterpiece, "The Moonstone". The scene unfolds with Rachel Verrinder standing before Godfrey Abelwhite and Miss Clack, her face etched with anxiety and guilt. It is a pivotal moment as she makes her false confession to her mother, revealing that she has pledged the precious Moonstone to settle private debts. Fraser's skillful brushstrokes bring to life the tension and drama of this sensational sensation novel. The intricate details in the characters' expressions convey their complex emotions - Rachel's desperation, Godfrey's disbelief, and Miss Clack's stern judgment. Each figure seems suspended in time as they grapple with the consequences of Rachel's actions. Published in 1868, "The Moonstone" was hailed by T. S. Eliot as not only the first but also the greatest English detective novel ever written. Collins masterfully weaves together mystery, suspense, and psychological depth within its pages. Fraser's illustration captures a crucial turning point in this literary gem; it invites us to delve deeper into its gripping narrative. As viewers gaze upon this print from Universal Images Group (UIG), they are reminded of how art can transport us into different worlds – worlds where secrets unravel under moonlit skies and where truth hides behind every shadowy corner.
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