Laura Fairly is the innocent, the young, sheltered, Victorian maiden who abides by her departed fathers wishes. On his deathbed, he bids her to marry Sir Percival Glyde. Enter villainy. The grasping……続きを見る
When Collins is good he can be very good. Man and Wife, while showing a Victorian tendency toward over-dramatization, is one of his better novels.
He shows what seems to be thorough knowledge of cer……続きを見る
he curious legend connected with the birth of this “Adopted Son,” and the facts relating to his extraordinary career in after-life, are derived from the “Records” of the French Police of the period.……続きを見る
British author Wilkie Collins was one of the most famous authors of his day, ranking alongside luminaries such as Charles Dickens in terms of sales and popular acclaim. "My Miscellanies" bring toget……続きを見る
T.S. Eliot called `The Moonstone the first and greatest English detective novel. The novel is worthy of such praise.
The story begins with a brief prologue describing how the famous yellow diamond w……続きを見る
