My Lady's Money
Omtale
My Lady's Money by Wilkie Collins is a novella that blends mystery and romance. The story revolves around the theft of a significant sum of money from Lady Lydiard, a wealthy widow. Suspicion falls on various characters, including her trusted companion and a young servant. As the investigation unfolds, the narrative explores themes of class, trust, and deception. Collins' skillful storytelling and keen eye for human nature make this a compelling read, full of intrigue and subtle social commentary.
Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an early master of mystery and suspense, writing such classics as The Moonstone, The Woman in White, and Basil. At the time of their publication, his works were classified as "sensation novels," a subgenre now seen as a precursor to mystery and suspense fiction.
Produktinformasjon
- ISBN/Varenr: 9781557426437
- Utgivelsesdato: 18.10.2024
- Utgivelsesår: 2024
- Forlag: Wildside Press
- Innbinding: Innbundet
- Språk: Engelsk
- Personer: Collins, Wilkie
- Litteraturtype: Skjønnlitteratur
- Emne: Fiction / Historical
- Målgruppe: Voksne
- Aldersgrense: 0
- Opplag: 0
- Utgave: 0
- Illustrert: Nei
- Sider: 140