Wilkie Collins

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The Queen Of Hearts

Beschreibung

The Queen of Hearts is a novel written by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1859. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Gertrude, who is torn between two men - her husband, Harry, and her former lover, Richard. Gertrude is a beautiful and intelligent woman, who is loved by both men for different reasons. Harry is a successful doctor, who adores Gertrude for her kind heart and gentle nature. Richard, on the other hand, is a charming and passionate man, who is drawn to Gertrude's beauty and wit.As the story progresses, Gertrude finds herself caught in a web of deceit and betrayal. She discovers that Harry has been keeping a dark secret from her, which threatens to destroy their marriage. Meanwhile, Richard returns to Gertrude's life, determined to win her back. Gertrude must navigate the complexities of her relationships with both men, while also dealing with her own inner turmoil and emotional struggles.The Queen of Hearts is a classic Victorian novel, filled with suspense, romance, and drama. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of our actions. With its vivid characters and intricate plot, this book is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and historical fiction.At the last word his voice rose, and he grew restless on a sudden. I saw him shudder on the straw; his withered face became distorted, and he threw up both his hands with a quick hysterical gasp. They struck against the bottom of the manger under which he lay, and the blow awakened him. I had just time to slip through the door and close it before his eyes were fairly open, and his senses his own again.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: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 672g
• ISBN-13: 9781419179570
• ISBN-10: 1419179578
• Artikelnr.: 20977220