The Corbin necklace
Punch Corbin, a small boy with a thoughtful turn of mind, wants to know what his grandmother's pearl necklace is really worth and how a thief would go about selling it, since the newspapers have just announced that it is to be a wedding present for his sister Judy. The narrator, a family friend, humors him, and then the necklace disappears. Henry Kitchell Webster, a Chicago novelist who wrote both serious fiction and well-made mysteries, published the book in 1926 after serializing it in a weekly magazine. It is a comedy of manners with a theft at its center, set among the very rich, and Punch and Judy are its best inventions. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Corbin necklace
The Corbin necklace by Henry Kitchell Webster can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Corbin necklace online?
Yes. The Corbin necklace opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Corbin necklace free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Corbin necklace is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Corbin necklace in the public domain?
Yes. The Corbin necklace by Henry Kitchell Webster is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Corbin necklace?
About 3 h 55 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Corbin necklace?
The Corbin necklace by Henry Kitchell Webster is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
