Wilkie Collins

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I Say No

Beschreibung

""I Say No"" is a novel written by Wilkie Collins, a prominent English author of the 19th century. The story revolves around a young woman named Emily Brown, who is left penniless after the death of her father. Emily is forced to seek employment as a governess, and she is hired by a wealthy family. However, she soon discovers that her employer is involved in a sinister plot to defraud her own son out of his inheritance. Emily must decide whether to remain silent or to reveal the truth and risk losing her job and reputation. The novel explores themes of morality, deception, and the struggle for justice in a society that is often corrupt and unjust. With its intricate plot and complex characters, ""I Say No"" is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.As an aid to the vigilance of the sentinel, the door had been left ajar. Through the narrow opening, a creaking of the broad wooden stairs of the old house became audible. In another moment there was silence. An interval passed, and the creaking was heard again. This time, the sound was distant and diminishing. On a sudden it stopped. The midnight silence was disturbed no more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Born in London in 1824, Wilkie Collins was the son of landscape painter William Collins and his wife, Harriet Geddes. His early exposure to art and culture, including time spent in Italy and France, influenced his literary pursuits. Initially working as a tea merchant, Collins eventually turned to writing, publishing his first novel, Antonina, in 1850.Collins's friendship with Charles Dickens, whom he met in 1851, significantly impacted his career. Dickens became both a mentor and collaborator, with Collins contributing to Dickens's journals and co-writing plays. During the 1860s, Collins achieved fame with novels like The Woman in White and The Moonstone, the latter often regarded as the first modern detective novel.Despite his literary success, Collins faced personal challenges, including health issues that led to laudanum addiction. He maintained unconventional relationships with two women, Caroline Graves and Martha Rudd, fathering three children with Rudd. Collins continued to write until his death in 1889, leaving a lasting legacy in the mystery and detective genres.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 356
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 665g
• ISBN-13: 9781419125164
• ISBN-10: 1419125168
• Artikelnr.: 21642483