A British General receives a large diamond for services performed for a Rajah during a foreign war. The diamond tempts everyone who comes into contact with it, ruining their lives. The general, his wife, her secretary, a clergyman, a landlord, a bank clerk, and finally a prince all own the diamond for a short time. Their destinies are intertwined; their lives forever changed.

I liked how this story is told from the many different perspectives of the various people who come across the diamond. Their POVs are separated into different chapters, telling their individual adventures. The plot is really crazy with wild coincidences and strange accidents. The writing style is hilarious, bringing a comedic element into the adventure even when the scene is actually serious. It's really funny and entertaining!