Wilkie Collins

Wilkie Collins was an English novelist and playwright, born on January 8, 1824, in London. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to the mystery and detective genres, often weaving intricate plots that captivated readers with their suspenseful twists and richly drawn characters. Collins's most famous works, such as "The Woman in White" and "The Moonstone," showcase his deft ability to blend thrilling narratives with social commentary, making him a significant figure in Victorian literature. His friendship with fellow author Charles Dickens also influenced his writing style and provided him with a supportive literary community.

As you explore Wilkie Collins's works in this app, you'll find a delightful mix of intrigue, romance, and sharp observations about society. His stories not only entertain but also invite readers to ponder deeper themes of justice, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. So, settle in and take a journey through the pages of Collins's imaginative world—there's much to discover!

The Woman in White

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The Woman in White is a groundbreaking mystery novel by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1860. This epistolary tale unfolds through the pe…

Poor Miss Finch

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“Poor Miss Finch.” That is what everyone calls the courageous protagonist of this book. In other words, “poor thing, she’s blind, isn’t it a…

No Name

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The story begins in 1846, at Combe-Raven in West Somersetshire, the country residence of the happy Vanstone family. When Andrew Vanstone is …

Hide and Seek

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The artist Valentine Blyth has a very generous heart. He lovingly cares for his invalid wife, rescues a deaf orphan girl from maltreatment i…

I Say No

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Emily Brown is an orphan girl that almost no one can help but love when they meet her. She is pursued by two worthy men: Mr. Alban Morris, t…

The Moonstone

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The story concerns a young woman called Rachel Verinder who inherits a large Indian diamond, the Moonstone, on her eighteenth birthday.The b…

The Law and the Lady

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Valeria Brinton marries Eustace Woodville despite objections from Woodville's family leading to disquiet for Valeria's own family and friend…

The Haunted Hotel, A Mystery of Modern Venice

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A kind, good-hearted, genteel young woman jilted, a suspicious death or two that only a few think could be murder, strange apparitions appea…

The Black Robe

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The church has lost out on a valuable piece of land through wars and transfers. Father Benwell is determined to reclaim that property by the…

Basil

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Basil, son of a father who values the family pedigree and who would not let him marry below his station, falls in love at first sight with a…

Wilkie Collins The Haunted Hotel

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Experience the chilling tale of The Haunted Hotel, a gothic horror story by Wilkie Collins, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 FM. This dramatiz…

Eine Ehestandstragödie

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Eine reiche Witwe heiratet einen Gentleman ohne Vermögen. Bald schon kommt es zum Streit zwischen den Eheleuten und der Mann verschwind…

The Dead Secret

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The Dead Secret by Wilkie Collins explores the heavy burden of secrets and the choices that shape our lives. At the heart of the story is Sa…

Armadale

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The novel has a convoluted plot about two distant cousins both named Allan Armadale. The father of one had murdered the father of the other …

Jezebel's Daughter

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A brilliant chemist and a shrewd businessman — die on the same day. The widow of the chemist, Mrs. Fontaine, is left with the poisons he was…

Fräulein Minna und der Reitknecht

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Minnas neuer Reitknecht Michael kennt weder seine Mutter noch seinen Vater. Sie ist fasziniert von dem Mann, der versucht, das Beste aus sei…

Miss or Mrs.?

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Natalie Graybrooke is in love with her cousin Launcelot Linzie, but engaged to Mr. Turlington, an older man who covets her fortune and whom …

The Evil Genius

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The Evil Genius, one of Wilkie Collins' last works, is subtitled "A Domestic Scene". It is the intriguing tale of family Linley, i…

The New Magdalen

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Mercy Merrick is living a difficult life on the streets, but when she meets the young and charismatic clergyman Julian Gray, she desires to …

The Biter Bit

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"The Biter Bit" is a humorous short story by British writer Wilkie Collins. Originally published as "Who is the Thief?"…

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