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The Diamond Ship

    The Diamond Ship is an adventure fiction novel by Max Pemberton. Readers will find themes of jewel thieves.

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    About The Diamond Ship

    "The Diamond Ship" by Max Pemberton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative introduces us to Dr. Ean Fabos, a wealthy and enigmatic character, as well as his friend Timothy McShanus, a journalist who serves as the story's voice. The plot revolves around intrigue, adventure, and the search for stolen jewels, particularly focusing on Fabos's quest to recover the bronze pearls that he believes have been worn by the captivating Joan Fordibras. The beginning of the story sets the stage for a night at a Fancy Fair in Kensington, where Fabos makes an unexpected connection with Joan, whose father possesses jewels believed to belong to Fabos. This encounter ignites a series of events that unveils deeper mysteries, including a potential conspiracy surrounding his stolen treasures. As the narrative unfolds, it establishes Fabos's complex character—intelligent and charismatic yet haunted by his past—and hints at the adventure and danger that lie ahead in his quest for the truth behind the diamonds.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Adventure stories
    • Mystery fiction
    • Jewel thieves

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    Who wrote The Diamond Ship?

    The Diamond Ship was written by Max Pemberton.

    What genre is The Diamond Ship?

    It is usually shelved as Adventure.

    Is The Diamond Ship free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to The Diamond Ship?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Silent Barrier, The Sign of Four and Treasure Island.

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