The Woman in White

**A Gripping Tale of Mystery and Suspense** The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins is a landmark in Gothic literature and one of the first mystery novels ever written. This thrilling tale weaves together intrigue, romance, and deception, captivating readers with its unforgettable characters and masterful storytelling. **A Chance Encounter That Changes Everything** The story begins when Walter Hartright, a young art teacher, meets a mysterious woman dressed entirely in white on a moonlit road. This encounter sets off a chain of events that pulls Walter into a sinister conspiracy involving identity theft, secrets, and betrayal. As Walter unravels the truth, he must protect the woman he loves and expose the villains who seek to destroy her. **A Cast of Unforgettable Characters** Collins introduces a rich ensemble of characters, including the courageous Marian Halcombe, the virtuous Laura Fairlie, and the menacing Sir Percival Glyde. The enigmatic Count Fosco, with his charm and cunning, remains one of the most iconic villains in literary history. **A Masterpiece of Victorian Fiction** With its intricate plot and atmospheric setting, The Woman in White has earned its place as a timeless classic. Wilkie Collins’s innovative use of multiple narrators and his exploration of themes like justice, gender roles, and social class make this novel as compelling today as when it was first published. Perfect for fans of mystery, Gothic fiction, and Victorian literature, The Woman in White is a must-read that will keep you guessing until the very end.

About Author	A close friend of Charles Dickens from their meeting in March 1851 until Dickens' death in June 1870, William Wilkie Collins was one of the best known, best loved, and, for a time, best paid of Victor
Author	Wilkie Collins
Book Series	Oxford World's Classics Series
Format	Ebook
ISBN	9780199535637
Language	English
Pages	597
Publication Date	04-17-2008
Publisher	OUP Oxford

1 review for The Woman in White

Rated 5 out of 5

leannsadi (verified owner) – 04/30/2025

This novel by Wilkie Collins had truly lived up to its name. There are many twists and turns along the way, and will truly keep you on your toes as a reader! This novel was composed in a Grand Style English, which immensely makes the different style of literature and the dramatic language used by Collins intriguing. The novel also has the Victorian England setting of 1859, making it crucial to account as a reader the difference in society to this current day and age. This story includes the perspective of many different characters so it is imperative to grasp who is telling the story at each chapter of the novel as all of the characters of this story play a major role in the end of the story. Each of the individual characters are aware of things that the other characters are yet to know..or maybe never know. Unlike most mystery novels, this Victorian mystery tells you the events and actions committed by each character but at the end of the story it ties in why and how these characters had done what they did. The plot takes off when Walter Hartright, a drawing teacher, tutors Marian Halcombe and her half sister, Laura Farilie. He forms a romantic connection towards the younger sister, Laura, but is saddened to find out that she is to marry a man that she doesn’t love. Laura feels obligated to marry this man, due to her fathers will. This is only one of the events during the story that truly highlights male dominance in this novel. I personally, strongly dislike this male superiority that is shown through during this novel. However, when considering that this novel was written in 1859, female empowerment in that day and age was undoubtedly distinguishable from what it is today. Without spoiling and giving away this sensational Victorian mystery novel, it is one of the first mystery and sensation novels and is truly a mystery worth reading to unfold!

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