Unisciti a noi in un viaggio nel mondo dei libri!
Aggiungi questo libro allo scaffale
Grey
Scrivi un nuovo commento Default profile 50px
Grey
Iscriviti per leggere l'intero libro o leggi le prime pagine gratuitamente!
Voglio leggerlo!
All characters reduced
The Woman in White - cover

The Woman in White

Wilkie Collins

Casa editrice: Zenith Whispering Pines Publishers

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Sinossi

Before Sherlock Holmes, there was the mystery of the woman in white.

Late one night on a lonely moonlit road near London, art teacher Walter Hartright encounters a distressed woman dressed entirely in white. Her brief, chilling warning is only the beginning of a vast and terrifying conspiracy involving a stolen identity, a locked asylum, and a high-stakes struggle for a fortune.

Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White is widely considered the first "sensation novel" and a landmark in the history of the detective story. Told through a series of vivid first-hand testimonies, the narrative shifts between the heroic Marian Halcombe—one of the most formidable female characters in Victorian literature—and the brilliantly charismatic yet villainous Count Fosco.

As the plot moves from the quiet halls of Limmeridge House to the ominous depths of Blackwater Park, Collins masterfully weaves a tale of psychological suspense that remains as gripping today as it was in 1859. This definitive edition presents the quintessential Victorian thriller, perfect for fans of gothic mystery and intricate plotting.

Can you unravel the secret before it's too late? Buy "The Woman in White" today and enter a world of shadows and secrets.
Disponibile da: 18/12/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 870 pagine.

Altri libri che potrebbero interessarti

  • The Narrow Corner - cover

    The Narrow Corner

    W. Somerset Maugham

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The Narrow Corner is a novel by the British writer W. Somerset Maugham, published by William Heinemann in 1932.A quote from Meditations, iii 10, by Marcus Aurelius, introduces the work: "Short therefore, is man's life, and narrow is the corner of the earth wherein he dwells." In the story, set "a good many years ago" in what is now Indonesia, a young Australian, cruising the islands after his involvement in a murder in Sydney, has a passionate affair on an island which causes a further tragedy.William Somerset Maugham was an English playwright, novelist, and short-story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest-paid author during the 1930s.Both Maugham's parents died before he was 10, and the orphaned boy was raised in Whitstable, Kent by a paternal uncle, who was emotionally cold. He did not want to become a lawyer like other men in his family, so he trained and qualified as a physician. His first novel Liza of Lambeth (1897) sold out so rapidly that Maugham gave up medicine to write full-time. In 1915 he wrote Of Human Bondage, widely considered his masterpiece.During the First World War, he served with the Red Cross and in the ambulance corps before being recruited in 1916 into the British Secret Intelligence Service. He worked for the service in Switzerland and Russia before the October Revolution of 1917 in the Russian Empire. During and after the war, he travelled in India, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. He drew from those experiences in his later short stories and novels.
    Mostra libro
  • The Velveteen Rabbit - cover

    The Velveteen Rabbit

    Margery Williams

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The Velveteen Rabbit is a popular bedtime story. A little boy gets a stuffed toy, the Velveteen Rabbit. He loves him so much that the rabbit turns "real." But one day the rabbit is thrown out and a fairy comes to him. The moral of the story is: Love and connection are important to all. Recommended for age 3+.
    Mostra libro
  • The Four Million - cover

    The Four Million

    O. Henry

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    "The Four Million" by O. Henry is a collection of captivating short stories set in early 20th-century New York City. Through witty narratives and unexpected plot twists, O. Henry introduces readers to a diverse cast of characters, from struggling artists to wealthy socialites, showcasing the vibrant tapestry of urban life. Each tale offers a glimpse into the human experience, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness in the bustling metropolis.
    Mostra libro
  • Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The: The Original 1884 Unabridged and Complete Edition (Mark Twain Classics) - cover

    Adventures of Huckleberry Finn...

    Mark Twain

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: The Original 1884 Unabridged Edition by Mark Twain is a timeless American classic that follows the journey of a young boy named Huck Finn as he escapes the constraints of civilization and embarks on a raft voyage down the Mississippi River. Alongside Jim, a runaway slave seeking freedom, Huck confronts the moral dilemmas of society, friendship, and justice. Set in the pre-Civil War South, the novel blends satire, adventure, and social commentary, offering a vivid portrayal of 19th-century American life. Twain’s sharp wit and authentic voice make this work a powerful exploration of race, identity, and the meaning of freedom in a divided nation. This audiobook edition is vividly dramatized by Luke Erlenbusch, bringing the characters and atmosphere to life with dynamic narration and immersive storytelling.
    Mostra libro
  • The Murders in the Rue Morgue - cover

    The Murders in the Rue Morgue

    Edgar Allan Poe

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Dive into the origins of detective fiction with "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," the seventh part of an Edgar Allan Poe short story collection, narrated by Jake Urry. This groundbreaking tale follows C. Auguste Dupin, a brilliant detective, as he investigates the brutal and baffling murders of two women in a Parisian apartment. With no apparent motive and clues that defy explanation, Dupin uses his keen analytical mind to unravel the mystery. 
Jake Urry's engaging narration brings Poe's pioneering detective story to life, capturing the intrigue and intellectual challenge of Dupin's investigation. His voice lends depth and suspense to this classic tale, making it an essential listen for fans of mysteries and classic literature alike.
    Mostra libro
  • A Country Doctor - cover

    A Country Doctor

    Franz Kafka

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    "A Country Doctor"  is a short story written in 1917 by Franz Kafka. It was first published in the collection of short stories of the same title. In the story, a country doctor makes an emergency visit to a sick patient on a winter night. The doctor faces absurd, surreal predicaments that pull him along and finally doom him.A Country Doctor is perhaps Kafka's most fantastical or surreal work. It takes its cue from Gothic literature – it has echoes of Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne – and analysing and identifying the core 'meaning' of the story has proved tricky. Even when set aside Kafka's other work, 'A Country Doctor' remains particularly cryptic and opaque.
    Mostra libro