Wilkie Collins
The Dead Secret
The Dead Secret
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The Dead Secret (1856) is a novel by Wilkie Collins, following his successful debut, Antonina (1850). It explores gothic suspense and mystery, featuring a child of secrecy and a hidden note that threatens her control of Porthgenna Tower and family fortune. Recognized as an important Victorian novelist and pioneer of detective fiction, Collins' works continue to resonate with scholars and readers today.
Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press
The Dead Secret (1856) is a novel by Wilkie Collins, written in the aftermath of his successful debut, Antonina (1850). This novel showcases Collins' mastery of mystery and psychological unease, which would make him a renowned household name worldwide. Recognized as an important Victorian novelist and pioneer of detective fiction, Collins was a writer with a gift for thoughtful entertainment. His stories, written for a popular audience, continue to resonate with scholars and readers today. Born in Porthgenna Tower, Rosamond Treverton is a child of secrecy. Her birthmother, Sarah Leeson, became pregnant after an affair with a local miner. Unable to raise her daughter, she allowed her to be adopted by Mrs. Treverton, the lady of the Tower, who was also unable to bear children. Sworn to silence, Sarah leaves a hidden note in a room at Porthgenna before disappearing into the night. Years later, the Tower is inherited by Rosamond, who continues to live there with her husband, Leonard Frankland. When Rosamond becomes pregnant, a strange nurse arrives to take care of her, soon revealing the secret of her birth, threatening Rosamond's control of Porthgenna Tower and the Treverton family fortune.
Beyond its sensational plot, The Dead Secret is a masterpiece of Gothic suspense and mystery for seasoned readers of Victorian fiction and newcomers alike. This edition of Wilkie Collins' The Dead Secret is a classic work of English literature reimagined for modern readers. The novel is beautifully designed with a captivating cover and professionally typeset manuscript, making it an enjoyable and accessible experience for readers of all ages.
Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513135854
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