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No Name

No Name

McLenan, John
Collins, Wilkie

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1417908440
ISBN13: 9781417908448
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 1 2005
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
No Name is a novel written by Wilkie Collins, a prominent British author of the Victorian era. The book was first published in 1862 and tells the story of two sisters, Magdalen and Norah Vanstone, who are left penniless after their father dies unexpectedly. Their inheritance is taken by their cruel uncle, who refuses to give them any financial support.Magdalen, the elder sister, is determined to seek revenge on their uncle and reclaim their inheritance. She devises a plan to disguise herself as a governess and infiltrate their uncle's household, hoping to uncover evidence of his wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Norah tries to make a life for herself as a teacher, but is plagued by guilt over the secret she shares with her sister.As Magdalen's plan unfolds, she becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal, and must confront the consequences of her actions. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a mysterious man with a hidden past, a wealthy heiress with a tragic history, and a kind-hearted doctor who becomes her ally.No Name is a suspenseful and engaging novel that explores themes of identity, morality, and justice. Collins' vivid descriptions and intricate plot twists make for a compelling read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.1863. A close friend of Charles Dickens, Collins is one of the most readable of the Victorian novelists and some critics credit him with the invention of Sensation/Detective novel. Originally serialized in Dickens�������s second weekly journal, All the Year Round, No Name tells the story in which a young woman learns that she and her sister are illegitimate and penniless after the death of their father, but starts her countermove to regain her inheritance.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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