The Dead Secret by Wilkie Collins

The Dead Secret by Wilkie Collins

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Wilkie Collins's fifth novel, The Dead Secret explores the relationship between a fallen woman, her illegitimate daughter and the recovery of a hidden secret. Set in rugged Cornwall, the novel blends romance with Gothic drama, and in characterization and setting, clearly anticipates the qualities of Collins's next novel, The Woman in White.

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The Dead Secret by Wilkie Collins

Wilkie Collins's fifth novel, The Dead Secret explores the relationship between a fallen woman, her illegitimate daughter and the recovery of a hidden secret. Set in rugged Cornwall, the novel blends romance with Gothic drama, and in characterization and setting, clearly anticipates the qualities of Collins's next novel, The Woman in White.
Ira B. Nadel is Professor of English at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
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ISBN 13 9780199536719
ISBN 10 0199536716
Title The Dead Secret
Author Wilkie Collins
Series Oxford World's Classics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2008-07-10
Number of pages 416
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.