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Moonstone is considered to be the first detective novel. The book is easy to get into, unlike some other novels of the time. We learn of the history of the Moonstone and its value, so when it mysteriously disappears, all our suspects. Call in the famous Sergeant Cuff and as his sidekick we have Gabriel Betteredge, a respected servant who always seems to get the right advice when he opens up his much used copy of Robinson Crusoe.
This book kept me interested throughout. My chief complaint is that at times I found it to be too repetitive as details are rehashed, as we are learning all the clues from multiple points of view.
This book is definitely historically significant to our modern day detective novels. The similarities are remarkable. All in all, a very enjoyable book. I definitely plan to read The Woman in White after reading this one.