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Femeia în alb este un roman clasic, un thriller captivant, cu crime, intrigi, răutate şi identităţi schimbate.

The Frozen Deep is a dramatic love triangle set against the backdrop of an Arctic expedition. When Clara’s former lover and her fiancé embark on the same doomed voyage, supernatural visions foretell tragedy. A suspenseful tale of fate, love, and redemption.

Delve into the mysterious world of the Meadowcroft estate, where resentment festers between the sons of the house and the estates foreman, John Jago. Suddenly, John Jago goes missing and a corpse is discovered in a kiln. The Meadowcroft brothers become the primary suspects, but is everything as it seems? Dead Alive is a thrilling novel by Wilkie Collins, inspired by the infamous Boorn Brothers murder case of 1819. Jesse and Stephen Boorn were condemned for the murder of their brother-in-law, but were they truly guilty? Immerse yourself in this riveting tale of conviction, doubt and the quest ...

The 19th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant world of 19th century America, Europe, and Russia with this rich collection of literary masterpieces that continue to captivate listeners. From the dark allure of Dracula and the tragic romance of Anna Karenina to the moral complexities of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the thrilling suspense of The Woman in White, this collection invites listeners to experience the enduring power of 19th-century storytelling.

ഇംഗ്ലിഷ് സാഹിത്യത്തിലെ പ്രഥമ അപസര്‍പ്പക നോവലെന്നു കണക്കാക്കപ്പെടുന്ന കൃതി. ഭാരതത്തില്‍ നിന്നും ഒരു ബ്രിട്ടിഷ് ഓഫിസര്‍ കടത്തിക്കൊണ്ടുപോയ അമൂല്യരത്‌നം വര്‍ഷങ്ങള്‍ക്കുശേഷം ലണ്ടനില്‍നിന്നും കളവുപോകുന്നു. തുടര്‍ന്നുള്ള അന്വേഷണങ്ങള്‍ ഉദ്വേഗജനകമായ സംഭവപരമ്പരകള്‍ക്കാണ് തുടക്കം കുറിക്കുന്നത്.

Ontdek de betoverende wereld van 'A House to Let' via dit boeiende luisterboek. Dit gezamenlijke werk van enkele van de meest gevierde auteurs uit de 19e eeuw, waaronder Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell en Adelaide Anne Procter, biedt een verzameling onderling verbonden verhalen die je meenemen naar de intrigerende en mysterieuze setting van een leegstaand huis.

„Armadale” ist ein Roman des englischen Schriftstellers Wilkie Collins, der als „erster Kriminalroman” der modernen Geschichte des 19. Jahrhunderts gilt. Es ist die vielschichtige Erzählung, in der es um die Schicksale zweier Männer geht, die beide den Namen Allan Armadale tragen und um die gleichnamigen Söhne dieser Männer - entfernte Cousins. Dreh- und Angelpunkt des Geschehens ist die Ermordung eines der Armadale-Väter durch seinen Namensvetter. Wilkie Collins, bekannt auch für seine Bestseller-Klassiker wie „Die Frau in Weiß“ und „Der Mondstein“, führt uns unter ...

"Приемная дочь богатой аристократки - красавица, которую ждет выгодное замужество. Что скрывает ее прошлое? Она жила в приюте, влачила жалкое существование и в минуту отчаяния присвоила себе чужие документы, чужую историю жизни. Но призрак прошлого врывается в настоящую жизнь - обманутая несчастная требует ответа. Хватит ли мужества у Принцессы превратиться в Золушку, пожертвовать любовью и богатством.

The Moonstone, a yellow diamond looted from an Indian temple and believed to bring bad luck to its owner, is bequeathed to Rachel Verinder on her eighteenth birthday. That very night the priceless stone is stolen again and when Sergeant Cuff is brought in to investigate the crime, he soon realizes that no one in Rachel's household is above suspicion.

Enter the mysterious and haunting world of Wilkie Collins' 'The Woman in White.' Follow the story of Walter Hartright and his encounter with the enigmatic and ethereal figure of the woman in white, as he uncovers a web of deception, secrets, and intrigue. Experience the power of suspense and mystery to captivate the imagination and to keep us on the edge of our seats.https://www.solgood.org - Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, podcasts, short stories, & 10 hour sounds for sleep and relaxation at our website Wilkie Collins, British literature, mystery, ...

Mr Rayburn, a widower, and his young daughter, Lucy, first meet Mrs Zant in Kensington Gardens. She is oblivious to their presence and appears to be in some sort of trance. When they next meet she astounds Rayburn with her explanation: she is convinced that a vision of her recently deceased husband had come to her with a warning...

Nancy Morris, a shopkeeper's daughter from Sandwich, becomes a governess with the help of a benefactor, Sir Gervase Damian. One day she helps a stranger whose advances she gently rebuffs, only to meet him again when she takes a new position in the North.

First published in 1872, Poor Miss Finch tells the story of Lucilla Finch, a young woman who is blind due to an accident. Lucilla lives with her devoted companion, Madame Pratolungo, and fiancé, Oscar Dubourg. However, experimental surgery offers Lucilla the possibility of regaining her sight. Over time a love triangle emerges between Lucilla, Oscar and Oscar’s identical twin, Nugent.

Lewis Romayne returns to the family home, Vange Abbey, after a fatal duel in France–the memory of which still haunts him. In an attempt to put the experience behind him, he visits London where he meets Stella Eynecourt, who will become his wife. However, Romayne also comes across the cunning Father Benwell, who is determined to convert him to Catholicism and to regain Vange Abbey for the Church.

Ernest Medhurst is unwittingly caught up in a minor political intrigue while second secretary to a small German Court. The Princess falls in love with him and to avoid the possibility of scandal affecting her forthcoming marriage her father ensures that Medhurst is duped into leaving the country.

Wilkie Collins was born on 8th January 1824 in Marylebone, London. He pursued his education at Mr Cole’s private boarding school in Highbury, Islington. Here, he began his literary career under unusual circumstances: the school bully would give him no peace until he had been told a bedtime story. This ‘little brute’ helped create one of England’s greatest writers.

This choice collection of spine tingling tales runs the gamut from slightly spooky to "I'm sleeping with all the lights on tonight!" A splendid grouping of tales from the pens of some of the great writers of the past. Enjoy these classic stories alone or with a friend, whenever your ears are free.

Wilkie Collins was born on 8th January 1824 in Marylebone, London. He pursued his education at Mr Cole’s private boarding school in Highbury, Islington. Here, he began his literary career under unusual circumstances: the school bully would give him no peace until he had been told a bedtime story. This ‘little brute’ helped create one of England’s greatest writers.

Wilkie Collins was born on 8th January 1824 in Marylebone, London. He pursued his education at Mr Cole’s private boarding school in Highbury, Islington. Here, he began his literary career under unusual circumstances: the school bully would give him no peace until he had been told a bedtime story. This ‘little brute’ helped create one of England’s greatest writers.

Two junior naval officers, Cosway and Stone, have led too indulgent a lifestyle while awaiting the recall to their ship, whose sailing has been delayed by the severe illness of the captain. When the orders to board finally come, the two friends find they have insufficient money to pay their bills. Their landlady, Mrs Pounce, suggests a surprising way to settle their debt: one of them must marry her.