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The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins is a mysterious and suspenseful tale following drawing master Walter Hartright, who, after a chance encounter with a mysterious woman dressed in white, becomes embroiled in a complex web of deception and crime. Set in Victorian England, the story unfolds with themes of identity, secrets, and justice, as Walter seeks to unravel the truth behind the enigmatic figure and the noble family caught in intrigue.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy Victorian-era mystery novels featuring intricate plots and compelling suspense. Its exploration of identity, deception, and justice will keep you intrigued, while the rich character development and atmospheric setting create an immersive reading experience. Fans of Gothic fiction and psychological drama will likely find this classic a captivating read.

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The Woman in White is a novel where "the woman who first gives life, light, and form to our shadowy conceptions of beauty, fills a void in our spiritual nature that has remained unknown to us till she appeared."

One of the earliest works of detective fiction, The Woman in White features a narrative woven together from multiple characters. Wilkie Collins partly based his infamous novel on a real-life eighteenth-century case of abduction and wrongful imprisonment. In 1859, the story caused a sensation with its readers, hooking their attention with the ghostly first scene where the mysterious 'Woman in White,' Anne Catherick, comes across Walter Hartright.

Chilling, suspenseful, and tense in mood, the novel remains as emotive for its readers today as when it was first published.

Series: Collins Classics

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ISBN: 9780008542207

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 55.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 736

About the Author

William Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. He wrote 30 novels, more than 60 short stories, 14 plays, and more than 100 essays. His best-known works are The Woman in White and The Moonstone.

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