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Wilkie Collins
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
720
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a classic Victorian-era mystery and Gothic-inspired fiction that blends eerie atmosphere with sharp psychological insight. Its central purpose is to explore how truth and identity can be manipulated within a world of grand houses and hidden agendas. Ideal for adult readers and fans of literary thrillers who enjoy atmospheric settings and thoughtful questions about trust, memory, and sanity. The tone is suspenseful, eerie, and intellectually engaging.
Presented as a tightly plotted narrative with strong atmosphere, the text balances suspense with social observation. The reading experience is distinctive for its lucid prose, twists, and a structure that invites readers to question what is real through an unreliable narrator and layered motives. The editionโs introduction and notes illuminate Victorian society, gender expectations, and narrative technique, helping modern readers grasp the historical context while enjoying the suspense.
Readers finish with a richer understanding of Victorian literature and its lasting impact on mystery writing, a strengthened ability to analyze layered narratives, and a renewed appreciation for prose that masters mood and meaning.
Product Details
Author
Wilkie Collins
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
720
Language
English
SKU
9780141439617
ISBN
9780141439617
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.8x3.1x19.7cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 499
โน 425
โน 74 Off