The Woman in White
By Wilkie Collins
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins is a gripping Victorian mystery and one of the first examples of the modern detective novel. The story follows Walter Hartright, a young drawing master, who encounters a mysterious woman dressed entirely in white on a moonlit road. This chance meeting draws him into a web of secrets, deception, and intrigue surrounding two wealthy sisters, Laura Fairlie and Marian Halcombe, and their entanglement with the sinister Sir Percival Glyde and the enigmatic Count Fosco. Through its suspenseful plot, themes of identity, betrayal, and justice unfold, making it a masterfully crafted tale of psychological depth and Gothic drama.
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The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins is a gripping Victorian mystery and one of the first examples of the modern detective novel. The story follows Walter Hartright, a young drawing master, who encounters a mysterious woman dressed entirely in white on a moonlit road. This chance meeting draws him into a web of secrets, deception, and intrigue surrounding two wealthy sisters, Laura Fairlie and Marian Halcombe, and their entanglement with the sinister Sir Percival Glyde and the enigmatic Count Fosco. Through its suspenseful plot, themes of identity, betrayal, and justice unfold, making it a masterfully crafted tale of psychological depth and Gothic drama.
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Wilkie Collins
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Wilkie Collins is a highly celebrated author whose books have touched readers globally.
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