"The Diamond Master" by Jacques Futrelle is an early 20th-century tale set amidst the dazzling world of jewelers and high-stakes diamond trading. The story ignites when Harry Latham, head of a jewelry firm, receives a mysterious package containing a flawless diamond, an event mirrored by similar deliveries to other jewelers. As the narrative unfurls, the unexplained arrival of these impeccable gems casts a shadow of mystery, compelling jewelers to speculate about their origin and the intent behind them. The intrigue thickens as Latham consults with his expert, Mr. Czenki, and engages in discussions with his peers. The unexpected gifts spark wider concerns about the diamond market and indicate greater conspiracies at play, promising a suspenseful journey for the reader.
The Diamond Master
By Jacques Futrelle
Perfect diamonds mysteriously appear at jewelers across the city, sparking suspicion and revealing a dark plot threatening to reshape the diamond industry.
Summary
About the AuthorJacques Heath Futrelle was an American journalist and mystery writer. He is best known for writing short detective stories featuring Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as "The Thinking Machine" for his use of logic. Futrelle died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
Jacques Heath Futrelle was an American journalist and mystery writer. He is best known for writing short detective stories featuring Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as "The Thinking Machine" for his use of logic. Futrelle died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
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