The Great Green Diamond; Or, Thief Against Thief

"The Great Green Diamond; Or, Thief Against Thief" by Inspector Stark is a thrilling mystery set in the backdrop of cultural intrigue and high-stakes theft, spinning a yarn of desperation and betrayal. The story begins with Henry Stolburst, a rugged African explorer, finding himself in mortal danger after a priceless green diamond, once part of a sacred idol in Abyssinia, disappears. Driven by fear of a vengeful high priest named Ajeeb, who is determined to reclaim the diamond and punish him, Stolburst seeks the expertise of detective Burt Cromwell. As the narrative gains momentum, a suspenseful plot emerges involving a web of shady characters, like Enoch Cook and Dick Kidd, all entangled in the diamond’s theft, while a princess, Zulima, grapples with her cultural roots and her budding affections for our protagonist, setting the scene for an explosive confrontation.