The Diamond Ship

"The Diamond Ship" by Max Pemberton is an early 20th-century adventure where Dr. Ean Fabos, a man with both money and mystery, recruits his journalist friend, Timothy McShanus, into a thrilling hunt. Their quest centers on recovering stolen jewels, especially the bronze pearls Fabos believes are linked to the enchanting Joan Fordibras. The story kicks off at a lively Fancy Fair in Kensington, setting the stage for Fabos's fateful meeting with Joan, whose father owns jewels Fabos claims are rightfully his. This initial spark leads to uncovering deeper secrets and a possible plot surrounding his missing treasures. Fabos emerges as a fascinating figure—brilliant, charming, but also burdened by a shadowy past, all suggesting that the path to the truth about the diamonds will be fraught with adventure and peril.