The story revolves around the mysterious Harlequin Opal, a valuable gemstone with a dark history. The opal is said to bring misfortune and death to its owners. The narrative follows multiple characters connected to the gemstone, including a wealthy businessman, a young woman, and a detective. As the characters' lives intertwine, they become embroiled in a complex web of deceit, theft, and murder.
By Fergus Hume · First published 1899 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, War Fiction · 12 chapters