The stories which form the principal contents of The Queen of Hearts are all, more or less, exercises in that art which I have now studied anxiously for some years, and which I still hope to cultiva……続きを見る
Armadale is a novel by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1864–66. It is the third of his four 'great novels' of the 1860s: after The Woman in White (1859–60) and No Name (1862), and before The Moon……続きを見る
Allan Armadale makes a startling deathbed confession to be shared with his young son once he reaches adulthoodーhe murdered another man named Allan Armadale. It’s a dark secret that inevitably looms……続きを見る
Giovane rampollo di una famiglia aristocratica, Basil si innamora perdutamente e a prima vista della figlia di un commerciante, incontrata per caso su un omnibus. Da quel momento la sua vita cessa d……続きを見る
The anthology titled 'The Perils of Certain English Prisoners and Their Treasure in Women, Children, Silver, and Jewels' brings together the collaborative genius of Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collin……続きを見る
Die Schwestern Norah und Magdalen Vanstone leben mit ihren Eltern und ihrer Gouvernante glücklich und zufrieden auf dem Landgut Combe- Raven. Aber dann schlägt das Schicksal zu, und die beiden junge……続きを見る
Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an early expert on secret and anticipation, composing such works of art as The Moonstone, The Woman in White, and Basil. Antonina, or, The Fall of Rome was the first n……続きを見る
Hide and Seek is a novel written by Wilkie Collins. Written withinside the aftermath of Antonina his a hit debut, Hide and Seek reveals the writer honing the trademark experience of thriller and men……続きを見る
5 Best Books by Wilkie Collins: It's a collection of the 5 best novels by Wilkie Collins 1 - After Dark 2 - The Woman in White 3 - No Name 4 - Armadale 5 - The Moonstone 1 - After Dark is Wilkie Col……続きを見る
Beware The Silence stands as a testament to the enduring allure and inherent mystery of the unsaid, the unexplained, and the eerily quiet moments that precede a storm. Spanning an impressive range o……続きを見る
Wilkie Collins' 'The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice' is a gripping tale that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and supernatural. Set in Venice, the novel follows the story of a haun……続きを見る
Illustrated Edition: Features 20 stunning illustrations that bring the story to life.
Includes a Detailed Summary: Dive deep into the plot, themes, and the mystery that has captivated readers for g……続きを見る
Illustrated Edition: This version of "The Woman in White" features 20 stunning illustrations, bringing the captivating scenes and characters of Wilkie Collins' masterpiece to life.
Includes Compreh……続きを見る
"FOR after this manner in the old time the holy women also who
trusted in God adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their
own husbands; even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord;
whose d……続きを見る
OLD Lady Lydiard sat meditating by the fireside, with three letters
lying open on her lap.
Time had discolored the paper, and had turned the ink to a brownish hue.
The letters were all addressed to ……続きを見る
著者:Wilkie Collins
出版社: The Floating Press
発売日: 2013年09月26日
Master storyteller Wilkie Collins is known for his tightly plotted novels, which often have plots drawn from historical events. This engrossing romance, set against the backdrop of ancient Rome as i……続きを見る
It was the opening of the season of eighteen hundred and
thirty-two, at the Baths of Wildbad.
The evening shadows were beginning to gather over the quiet
little German town, and the diligence was ex……続きを見る
At a time when French readers were altogether unaware of the
existence of any books of my writing, a critical examination of
my novels appeared under your signature in the _Revue des Deux
Moudes_. I……続きを見る
Extrait : Un matin d’été, sur les flots… il y a quarante ans… dans la cabine d’un paquebot de la Compagnie des Indes orientales prêt à partir de Gravesend pour Bombay, deu……続きを見る
The guilty river is the "ugliest, muddiest stream in England." It runs back of an old mill, inhabited by the miller, his beautiful daughter, and a lodger, who is deaf and almost insane with jealousy……続きを見る
This classic text from Wilkie Collins tells the story of a husband and wife whose marriage is tested by the husband's love for their child's governess.
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Unfortunately for me, "Hide And Seek" was originally published in the year eighteen hundred and fifty-four, at the outbreak of the Crimean War. All England felt the absorbing interest of watching th……続きを見る
The plot of this Wilkie Collins detective novel revolves around the use of poisons and includes forensic details applicable to detective fiction.
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A romance of the fifth century, in which many of the scenes described in the 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire ' are reset to suit the purpose of the author. Only two historical personages are i……続きを見る
Ill feelings exist between the Meadowcroft sons and John Jago, the foreman of the Meadowcroft estate. Then, John Jago disappears, and a body is found in a kiln. The Meadowcroft brothers stand accuse……続きを見る
著者:Wilkie Collins
出版社: Ursache Alexandru
発売日: 2015年04月20日
Ancient Rome, AD 408: Young Antonia had the misfortune to live in interesting times -- the days when mighty Rome was brought low by the terror of the Goths.
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EXTRAIT:
« Ira-t-elle bien jusqu’à demain ?
ー Regardez l’horloge, Joseph.
ー Minuit dix minutes. Une nuit de plus, qu’elle aura duré. Quoi qu’il arrive, Robert, elle aura vu les dix premières minut……続きを見る
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high q……続きを見る