02254cam a22003373u 4500 64934 UtSlPG 20260610134511.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06001019 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bonner, Geraldine, 1870-1930 The Castlecourt Diamond Mystery Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-03-27 "The Castlecourt Diamond Mystery" by Geraldine Bonner is a novel written in the early 20th century. This mystery follows the intriguing events surrounding the theft of a valuable diamond necklace belonging to Lady Castlecourt. The opening chapters introduce various key characters including Sophy Jeffers, the lady's maid, and hints at the complexities of the theft that involve deception, social rivalry, and a web of secrets. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Sophy Jeffers, who details her life in service to the Marchioness of Castlecourt, revealing the lavish lifestyle of her mistress and the tensions surrounding their stay at Burridge’s Hotel in London. As preparations are made for a significant event, the Castlecourt diamonds, a family heirloom, disappear under suspicious circumstances. Jeffers recounts her immediate panic upon discovering the diamonds gone, setting the stage for an intricate investigation led by detectives as suspicion falls on various characters, including Lady Castlecourt herself and a mysterious housemaid, Sara Dwight. The narrative hints at deeper motivations and potential accomplices, stirring the intrigue of both the theft and the societal commentary it provides. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Jewelry theft -- Fiction American fiction -- 20th century Stoner, Harrie F. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64934 105757 105757