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Man and Wife
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023005555
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 546
Weight: 1.67
Height: 1.10 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins delves into the intricate web of marriage, identity, and secrecy in a gripping 19th-century domestic drama. This meticulously prepared edition of a classic explores the dark side of Victorian society through the unsettling lens of bigamy.
Collins, a master of suspense, crafts a compelling narrative centered around forbidden relationships and hidden truths. The story unfolds with the captivating intrigue characteristic of traditional mystery and detective fiction, while simultaneously offering a profound exploration of literary themes relevant to historical fiction. Readers will be drawn into a world where the sanctity of marriage is challenged, and the consequences of deception reverberate through every layer of society. Man and Wife is a timeless tale of secrets, lies, and the enduring power of the past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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