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Set against the backdrop of the diamond-rich Griqualand in South Africa, Victor Cyprien, a French engineer, is determined to win the heart of Alice, the daughter of landowner Mr. Watkins. Faced with competition from wealthier suitors, he initially works a diamond claim but is inspired by Alice to return to his chemistry roots. His successful synthesis of a 243-carat diamond, "The Star of the South," leads to a thrilling quest when the diamond is stolen, prompting Victor and three rivals to embark on a journey across South Africa to recover it.
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The Vanished Diamond, Jules Verne
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- The Vanished Diamond
- Subtitle
- The Star of the South
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jules Verne
- Publisher
- Fredonia Books (NL)
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781410100900
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the diamond-rich Griqualand in South Africa, Victor Cyprien, a French engineer, is determined to win the heart of Alice, the daughter of landowner Mr. Watkins. Faced with competition from wealthier suitors, he initially works a diamond claim but is inspired by Alice to return to his chemistry roots. His successful synthesis of a 243-carat diamond, "The Star of the South," leads to a thrilling quest when the diamond is stolen, prompting Victor and three rivals to embark on a journey across South Africa to recover it.