Wilkie Collins's fifth novel, The Dead Secret explores the relationship between a fallen woman, her illegitimate daughter and the recovery of a hidden secret. Set in rugged Cornwall, the novel blends romance with Gothic drama, and in characterization...
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Wilkie Collins's fifth novel, The Dead Secret explores the relationship between a fallen woman, her illegitimate daughter and the recovery of a hidden secret. Set in rugged Cornwall, the novel blends romance with Gothic drama, and in characterization and setting, clearly anticipates the qualities of Collins's next novel, The Woman in White. Cover Page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Introduction -- Note on the Text -- Select Bibliography -- A Chronology of Wilkie Collins -- The Dead Secret -- Dedication -- Preface to the Present Edition -- Book I -- Book II -- Book III -- BOOK IV -- Book V -- Book VI -- Explanatory Notes.
