The Diamond Master

<p><I>The Diamond Master</I> (1909) is a mystery novel by Jacques Futrelle. Published at the height of his career as a leading popular detective and science fiction writer <I>The Diamond Master</I> was adapted for two silent films in 1921 and 1929. Celebrated for his brisk storytelling and mastery of suspense Jacques Futrelle was lost at sea on April 15 1912 while returning from Europe on the HMS <I>Titanic</I>. His wife who survived the disaster had his last book dedicated to the heroes of the <I>Titanic.</I> A minute or more passed a minute of wonder admiration allurement but at last he ventured to lift the diamond from the box. It was perfect so far as he could see; perfect in cutting and color and depth prismatic radiant bewilderingly gorgeous. Its value? Even he could not offer an opinion... An expert jeweler even Harry Latham is forced to admit he has never in his life seen such a diamond. It arrived in an unmarked package with neither message nor return address a rather casual presentation for such an invaluable object. Unable to appraise it let alone uncover its origins he seeks the advice of other experienced jewelers. Soon it is determined that five flawless diamonds have been delivered to his colleagues across the United States prompting confusion and fear as to the intentions of the anonymous sender. This edition of Jacques Futrelle's <I>The Diamond Master</I> is a classic of American detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.</p> <p>Since our inception in 2020 <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>