The Great Ruby Robbery: A Detective Story by Allen Grant is a thrilling mystery novel that follows the story of a young detective named Horace Dorrington. The book is set in London and revolves around the theft of a priceless ruby from a wealthy aristocrat's home. Dorrington is hired by the victim to investigate the case and recover the stolen gem. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to suspect the involvement of some of the most powerful and influential people in London society. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the reader is kept on the edge of their seat as Dorrington races against time to solve the case and bring the culprits to justice. The characters are well-developed, and the author's writing style is engaging and immersive, making the reader feel like they are right there in the middle of the action. Overall, The Great Ruby Robbery is a must-read for fans of mystery and detective novels. It is a classic tale of crime and intrigue that will keep you guessing until the very end.Lady Maclure threw her head back in surprise at so unwonted an intrusion. ""What do you want to know that for, child?"" she asked, somewhat curtly. ""Why, to be cut, of course. All the diamond- cutters in the world are concentrated in Amsterdam; and the first thing a thief does when he steals big jewels is to send them across, and have them cut in new shapes so that they can't be identified.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.