A masterful blend of Gothic drama and romance, Wilkie Collins’s mystery novel is an exploration of illegitimacy and inheritance.
Set in Cornwall, the plot foreshadows The Woman in White with its themes of doubtful identity and deception and involves a broad array of characters. The ‘secret’ of the book’s title is
the true parentage of the book’s heroine, Rosamond Treverton, which has been written down and kept in an unused room at Porthgenna Tower. This is where, twenty years later, much of the novel’s
action is set.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Nicholas Boulton’s narration of this wonderfully entertaining audiobook is simply astonishing. He keeps listeners on track though its shifts in time period and plot…The magic lies in Boulton’s flawless rendering of the richly nuanced characters of all ages, genders, nationalities, and social classes; the splendid English country settings; and the touches of humor throughout. Boulton subtly varies his pace to complement the narrative moment. A thoroughly enjoyable listening experience. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile
Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) was an English novelist. He studied law and was admitted to the bar but never practiced. Instead, he devoted his time to writing and is best known for
his novels The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone, which has been called the finest detective story ever written. A number of his works were
collaborations with his close friend, Charles Dickens. The Woman in White so gripped the imagination of the world that Wilkie Collins had his own tombstone inscribed: “Author of The
Woman in White.”
Details
Details
Format:
Retail CD
Format:
MP3 CD
Available Formats :
Retail CD, MP3 CD
Category:
Fiction/Classics
Publisher:
Naxos
Publisher:
Naxos
CDs:
11
CDs:
1
Runtime:
13.34
ISBN:
9781665059664
ISBN:
9781665059671
Audience:
Adult
Language:
English
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