# Second Narrative explained — The Moonstone

> Chapter companion for The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.

## What happens

Mr. Bruff, the family solicitor, recounts his perspective on the Moonstone case, focusing on Rachel Verinder's refusal to cooperate with the investigation and his own suspicions regarding Godfrey Ablewhite and the Indians.

## Themes in this chapter

### Class and Social Hierarchy

Mr. Bruff's position as a solicitor highlights the class dynamics and trust placed in professional men of law.

### Detection and Truth

The narrative focuses on the obstacles to uncovering the truth, particularly Rachel's silence and the conflicting motives of suspects.

## Character check-ins

### Mr. Bruff

Narrator of this section; provides legal and observational insights into the case.

### Rachel Verinder

Remains obstinately silent about the theft, frustrating the investigation.

### Godfrey Ablewhite

Under suspicion by Mr. Bruff due to his financial troubles and behavior.

### The Indians

Still lurking near the Verinder estate, believed to be connected to the Moonstone's theft.

## Key lines

> Second Narrative Contributed by Mathew Bruff, Solicitor, of Gray’s Inn Square

The second part of the story is told by Mathew Bruff, a lawyer from Gray's Inn Square.

_Introduces the narrator and his professional background._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moonstone_se/chapters/second-narrative
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- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moonstone_se/chapters