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No Name

No Name

McLenan, John
Collins, Wilkie

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ISBN10: 1162772514
ISBN13: 9781162772516
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
No Name is a novel written by Wilkie Collins, a British author known for his contributions to the development of the detective novel genre. The story revolves around two sisters, Magdalen and Norah Vanstone, who are left orphaned and penniless after the sudden death of their parents. Their inheritance is taken away from them by their cruel uncle, who claims it for himself.Determined to regain their rightful inheritance, Magdalen devises a plan to impersonate a long-lost relative and claim the fortune. With the help of a mysterious benefactor, she sets out to expose her uncle's wrongdoing and restore justice to her family.The novel is set in Victorian England and explores themes of gender inequality, social class, and the struggle for justice. It is known for its strong female characters and intricate plot twists, which keep readers engaged from beginning to end.No Name was first published in 1862 and has since become a classic of Victorian literature. It is considered one of Collins' finest works and has been praised for its vivid characterizations, suspenseful plot, and insightful commentary on the social issues of its time.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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