"The Datchet Diamonds" by Richard Marsh is a tale of stolen jewels and tangled lives in late 19th century England. The story centers on Mr. Cyril Paxton, a man facing hardship, who unexpectedly finds himself in possession of diamonds stolen from the Duchess of Datchet. His moral compass is tested as he is faced with a difficult decision involving the diamonds. Adding to the mix is Miss Strong, who finds herself in a complicated relationship with Mr. Lawrence after meeting him at Devil's Dyke, all while Mr. Paxton is never far away. Themes of love, ambition, and lies develop as, on a train, Mr. Paxton learns about the Datchet diamond robbery, which makes his financial problems even more complicated. As Mr. Paxton struggles with the sudden possibility of wealth, the joined fates of all the characters promises a thrilling look at ethics, want, and the tragic results of out-of-control ambition.
The Datchet Diamonds
By Richard Marsh
When a man down on his luck comes across stolen diamonds, his choices spark a dangerous game of love and betrayal among a cast of intriguing characters.
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About the AuthorRichard Marsh was the pseudonym of the English author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the late 19th century and the Edwardian period, Marsh is best known now for his supernatural thriller novel The Beetle, which was published the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), and was initially even more popular, outselling Dracula six times over. The Beetle remained in print until 1960. Marsh produced nearly 80 volumes of fiction and numerous short stories, in genres including horror, crime, romance and humour. Many of these have been republished recently, beginning with The Beetle in 2004. Marsh's grandson Robert Aickman was a notable writer of short "strange stories".
Richard Marsh was the pseudonym of the English author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the late 19th century and the Edwardian period, Marsh is best known now for his supernatural thriller novel The Beetle, which was published the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), and was initially even more popular, outselling Dracula six times over. The Beetle remained in print until 1960. Marsh produced nearly 80 volumes of fiction and numerous short stories, in genres including horror, crime, romance and humour. Many of these have been republished recently, beginning with The Beetle in 2004. Marsh's grandson Robert Aickman was a notable writer of short "strange stories".
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