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The Woman in White

by Wilkie Collins

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ISBN:0809599244

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Love, mystery, and danger combine in Wilkie Collins's haunting tale of The Woman in White. A young art teacher falls in love with one of his students, a girl who is promised to another man. Although the object of the art teacher's affection marries her intended, it soon becomes clear that her husband is no honorable fellow. A dastardly scheme is uncovered, and when they realize that the young bride may be in grave danger, the art teacher and the woman's younger sister join forces to rescue her. Throughout this entrancing tale, the two young people encounter a mysterious lady dressed all in white, who wanders the outskirts of their town, lonely and forlorn. She seems to want to tell them something—perhaps her own tragic story, or even an important warning about their quest. What message might this strange and eerie figure have for the young detectives? Never out of print since its first publication, the mystery of The Woman in White continues to intrigue readers to this day with its ghostly beauty and unforgettable events.


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About the Author

Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was the author of hundreds of literary works, one of the lucky writers who enjoyed immense popularity in his lifetime. Born to a creative family, young Collins drifted a bit in his choice of career, working as a clerk and contemplating becoming an artist. He settled on writing eventually, publishing his first novel in 1850. Collins was inspired to continue writing when he met Charles Dickens the following year. The two men would be professional colleagues and close friends for many years to come, both titans of the literary world throughout the Victorian age. Collins led a rather solitary life, battling what some suspected to be the drug addiction that fueled the remarkable imagery that permeates some of his most famous gothic tales. Beloved as a master of suspenseful and hauntingly atmospheric novels—among them The Woman in White and The Moonstone—Collins offers just as many thrills and chills as ever to modern readers.

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This is the story of what a Woman's patience can endure, and what a Man's resolution can achieve.
If the machinery of the Law could be depended on to fathom every case of suspicion, and to conduct every process of inquiry, with moderate assistance only from the lubricating influences of oil of ...

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Reviewed by North23 on Oct 30, 2008

A New Favorite

I stumbled across another Wilkie Collins book here, The Moonstone, months ago. I liked that one so much that when I finished it, I decided to immediately read The Woman In White. I liked this one even more!

It's a long book, over 600 pages in the print copy, but it never bogs down. It held my interest from first page to last. The characters and story were intriguing, and at the end, all the loose ends were neatly resolved. It was a very satisfying read.

I have many books I’ve enjoyed over the years, but a much smaller number that are my absolute favorites, and The Woman in White has now joined this list.

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Reviewed by lalarissa on Oct 9, 2008

Great Book!

I stumbled across this book in the free mysteries section and chose it because it had an interesting title. I am so glad I did! This book is unforgettable. The characters are irresistible and the plot won't let you go. I will be honest, I kind of became addicted to dailylit with this book. I think I got through all the installments in a week or less. Very good book!

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