Woman in WhiteBy: Wilkie Collins
Category: FICTION
Guide Created By: Joan Pearson
Discussion Leader(s): Joan Pearson
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Guide DescriptionThe "Woman in White" is the gothic Victorian tale often described as one of the greatest mystery thrillers ever. It tells the story of a pair of half-sisters whose only hope for happiness is the secret a mentally-ill woman, dressed in white holds.
Plot SynopsisWilkie Collins' The Woman in White is often described as one of the greatest mystery thrillers ever. It was a best seller in the 1860's, more popular even than works by Charles Dickens, Collins' friend and mentor. It is considered a classic among the Great Books today.
This gothic Victorian tale tells the story of a pair of half-sisters whose lives are complicated by greed, love and even murder. Their only hope for happiness is the secret a mentally-ill woman, dressed in white, can share with them
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Interesting InformationRelevant Links: Woman in White - read online // Wilkie Collins' Background // What is a "gothic" novel? // Gothic Novel, Mood and Setting Click here for our Internet Resources for Books
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