Wilkie Collins - Libros y biografía

In 'Greatest Mystery Novels of Wilkie Collins', readers are immersed in a collection of timeless tales filled with suspense, intrigue, and complex characters. Collins, often credited as one of the pioneers...

The Complete Works of Wilkie Collins: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Essays and Memoirs (Illustrated) is a rich collection showcasing the diverse literary talents of the renowned Victorian writer. Known...

The 'Greatest Mystery Novels of Wilkie Collins (Illustrated)' provides readers with a collection of gripping and intricately plotted mystery novels written by the esteemed author, Wilkie Collins. Known...

Wilkie Collins' 'The Complete Short Stories' is a masterful collection of tales that showcase the author's keen eye for detail and his ability to craft intricate plots filled with suspense and mystery....

Wilkie Collins' Complete Short Stories is a collection of gripping tales that exemplify the Victorian era's fascination with mystery, suspense, and social commentary. With intricate plots and multi-dimensional...

Wilkie Collins' 'Armadale' is a captivating mystery classic with intricate plot twists, complex characters, and psychological depth. Written in the Victorian era, the novel is a prime example of sensationalist...

A delightful meditation on the pleasures of bachelor bonding and an example of collaborative journalism at its best _x000D_  _x000D_ In autumn 1857, Charles Dickens embarked on a sightseeing trip to Cumberland...

Bei den in England verbliebenen Verwandten eines frisch verheirateten Ehemanns trifft ein Brief ein, der seinen Tod während der Flitterwochen in Italien anzeigt. Keiner der Verwandten will den Briefen,...

THE hands on the hall-clock pointed to half-past six in the morning. The house was a country residence in West Somersetshire, called Combe-Raven. The day was the fourth of March, and the year was eighteen...

WE were three quiet, lonely old men, and SHE was a lively, handsome young woman, and we were at our wits' end what to do with her. A word about ourselves, first of all-a necessary word, to explain the...

Before I begin, by the aid of my wife's patient attention and ready pen, to relate any of the stories which I have heard at various times from persons whose likenesses I have been employed to take, it...

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 generations....

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 Comprehensive...

In Wilkie Collins' 'No Name,' readers are taken on a thrilling journey filled with secrets, betrayal, and unexpected twists. The novel, written in Collins' signature Victorian sensational style, delves...

Pour les médecins accourus à son chevet, pour les experts des assurances-vie venus enquêter sur place, la mort soudaine de lord Montbarry dans un palais vénitien, peu de temps après son mariage, n'a rien...

Le colonel Herncastle, officier de l'armée des Indes, connaissait la malédiction de la pierre de lune, lorsqu'il déroba ce diamant au front d'un dieu hindou. C'est pourtant ce mystérieux bijou, ayant...

You've probably read or seen a film based on an epistolary novel (a story presented through letters sent between characters): "Persuasion", "Dracula", and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower". You'll also...

In case you've never taken a moment to stop looking at cat videos and arguing with strangers on the Internet to appreciate the readily accessible cornucopia of collected human knowledge that your phone...

"You don't have to put on the red light", as Sting sings – except this female main character, Mercy Merrick, comes to that conclusion herself. Originally written as a play, "The New Magdalen" is a classic...

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Imagine as a woman losing all your property to your husband. Sadly, such was the law for much of the Victorian times. Wilkie Collins's novel "The Woman in White" (starring Charles Dance in a recent BBC...

If you have ever come across the word "rogue" before, chances are you have either been playing video games, perused old X-Men comics or have overheard it as part of your aunt's vocabulary, while she was...

Enticed by a large sum of money, Jessie, a spunky young girl of 20 summers, moves into a grand house inhabited by three older men. Now, if you think you already know where "Queen of Hearts" is heading,...

Dr Phil didn't invent family drama. This Victorian novel might as well be given the Dr Phil caption of "I found out my parents weren't married, and my cousin won't give me my inheritance". A suspenseful...

Madonna, the Queen of Pop, was not the first to be named in honour of the graceful Madonna in art. The focal point of this novel, Mary, is affectionately known as "Madonna" on account of her beauty. Moreover,...

Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar for playing the Joker, capturing the psychologically dark personality of a villain. Critics were stunned – just as how the villainous character of Lydia Gwilt in "Armadale"...

If you're born in the Western world or have played a lot of video games, chances are the title "The Legacy of Cain" will make you think of either polygon vampires or take you straight back to the lazy...

What is "poor" about Miss Finch? Well, with a novel with names like "Mr Sebright" (he's an eye specialist – "see bright", geddit?), it's all about sight. You see, Lucilla Finch has been blind since infancy...

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"Little Novels" isn't quite a "Little Women" spin-off, as the title might suggest. While you won't be treated to Timothée Chalamet, you will be treated to fourteen short stories – or little novels (ah...