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This eerie Victorian mystery blends psychological suspense with the supernatural. When a wealthy woman seeks advice from a doctor after experiencing unsettling premonitions, her fears begin to materialize in a haunted Venetian hotel. As secrets about the mysterious Countess Narona and her new husband's death unfold, Collins masterfully explores themes of guilt, revenge, and the unknown, leaving readers questioning the boundary between reality and the paranormal.

Heart and Science is a novel that explores the tension between emotion and intellect, focusing on the ethical dilemmas of medical experimentation. The story follows young orphan Ovid Vere, a kind-hearted doctor, and his fiancée, Carmina, as they confront the cold rationalism of Ovid's cousin, Doctor Benjulia, a scientist obsessed with his experiments on animals. With themes of compassion versus scientific detachment, Collins critiques the darker side of scientific progress, making this one of his most socially conscious works.William Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist and playwright, best known for The Woman in White and The Moonstone. Heart and Science details arguments still valid today against "'the hateful secrets of Vivisection" received generally favorable reviews. Swinburne later called it "a childish and harmless onslaught on scientific research."

After Dark is a collection of six intriguing short stories framed by a narrative about an artist who turns to writing due to failing eyesight. Each story is presented as a case study drawn from the artist's experiences, delving into mysteries, human psychology, and unexpected twists. As one of Wilkie Collins' early works, this collection showcases his talent for suspense and character development, offering readers a glimpse of the style that would make him famous in the genre of sensation fiction.

In the first volume of No Name, Wilkie Collins introduces readers to the Vanstone sisters, Norah and Magdalen, whose lives are upended when they discover they are illegitimate and thus disinherited from their family's fortune. The novel explores themes of identity, societal norms, and the limitations placed on women in Victorian England. As Magdalen embarks on a quest to reclaim what she believes is rightfully hers, Collins weaves a suspenseful and dramatic narrative that challenges conventional morality.

Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins, published in 1870, is a Victorian novel that critiques the marriage laws of the time and explores their impact on women. The novel deals with themes of legal and social injustice, especially in regard to how marriage laws were often unfairly applied to women, reflecting Collins' interest in social issues through the format of sensation fiction.

In the second volume of No Name, Wilkie Collins continues the gripping tale of Magdalen Vanstone, a young woman determined to reclaim her rightful inheritance after being disinherited due to a legal technicality. As Magdalen's cunning and resourcefulness are tested, the novel delves deeper into themes of identity, social justice, and the complexities of Victorian law. The accompanying novellas further showcase Collins' talent for suspense and intricate plotting, offering readers a rich tapestry of Victorian intrigue and moral dilemmas.