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The Dead Alive

The Dead Alive

Collins, Wilkie

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Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419158732
ISBN13: 9781419158735
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.14 Width: 7.48 Depth: 9.12
Language: English
The Dead Alive is a gripping novel by Wilkie Collins that explores themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural. The story follows the character of Richard Wardour, a young man who is engaged to his childhood sweetheart, Lucy. However, their happy relationship is threatened when Richard's cousin, the enigmatic Stephen, arrives on the scene.As Richard and Stephen become embroiled in a bitter feud, strange things begin to happen. Richard starts to experience vivid nightmares and visions of his dead father, who seems to be warning him about Stephen. Meanwhile, Lucy is plagued by her own fears and doubts about Richard's loyalty.As the tension between the two men reaches boiling point, a shocking event occurs that changes everything. Richard is accused of murder, and it seems that Stephen may be behind it all. But as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that there may be more to the story than meets the eye.With its intricate plot and vivid characters, The Dead Alive is a thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.For my part, I did the little I could to make myself useful. With the silent sanction of Mr. Meadowcroft and his daughter, I went to Narrabee, and secured the best legal assistance for the defense which the town could place at my disposal. This done, there was no choice but to wait for news of Ambrose, and for the examination before the magistrate which was to follow. I shall pass over the misery in the house during the interval of expectation; no useful purpose could be served by describing it now. Let me only say that Naomi's conduct strengthened me in the conviction that she possessed a noble nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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