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John Jago's Ghost (The Dead Alive)

Wilkie Collins

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Sinopsis

John Jago's Ghost, or, The Dead Alive is a gripping work of mystery and sensation fiction by Wilkie Collins, one of the founding masters of the genre. First published in 1873, the story explores how fear, superstition, and deception can distort reality and destroy lives.

The tale begins with the supposed death of John Jago, a man whose past is shrouded in secrecy. When reports surface of his ghost wandering the countryside, panic and suspicion quickly spread. What seems to be a supernatural visitation soon draws others into a web of uncertainty, rumor, and danger. As the mystery deepens, Collins gradually peels away the illusion of the paranormal to reveal a chilling human conspiracy driven by greed, betrayal, and moral corruption.

With his trademark narrative clarity and suspenseful pacing, Collins examines themes of identity, false appearances, justice, and the power of social judgment. The story highlights Victorian anxieties surrounding crime, reputation, and the thin line between truth and belief, while demonstrating Collins's talent for exposing rational explanations behind seemingly supernatural events.

John Jago's Ghost, or, The Dead Alive is both a cleverly constructed mystery and a psychological exploration of fear and manipulation. Atmospheric, intelligent, and tense, it remains essential reading for fans of classic detective fiction, Victorian sensation novels, and Wilkie Collins's darker, more intriguing works.
Disponible desde: 09/02/2026.
Longitud de impresión: 73 páginas.

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