Man and Wife

Wilkie Collins' novel "Man and Wife" (1870) is a masterpiece of mystery and psychological unease. It follows Geoffrey Delamyn, a young heir who must find a wealthy widow to marry to avoid disinheritance, and his friend Arnold, who disguises himself as Geoffrey and falls in love with Blanche, the stepdaughter of Lady Lundie. The story is a comedy and social critique of Victorian fiction, with a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript.

Format: Hardback
Length: 630 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

"Man and Wife" (1870) is a novel by Wilkie Collins, written at the height of his career. It showcases Collins's trademark sense of mystery and psychological unease, which made him a household name worldwide. Recognized as an important Victorian novelist and pioneer of detective fiction, Collins was a writer with a gift for thoughtful entertainment. His stories, written for a popular audience, continue to resonate with scholars and readers today.

The story takes place at the estate of Lady Lundie in the lush Scottish countryside. Geoffrey Delamyn, a young heir, has secretly promised to marry Anne Silvester, the governess of Lady Lundie's stepdaughter Blanche. However, when Geoffrey learns of his impending disinheritance, he realizes that in order to live a life of luxury, he must find himself a wealthy widow to marry, breaking his promise to Anne.

Due to an antiquated Scots marriage law, Geoffrey's verbal commitment is legally binding, forcing him to come up with a questionable plan to extricate himself from his contract. He employs the assistance of his friend Arnold, who disguises himself as Geoffrey and meets Anne at a local inn, where he refers to her as his wife in front of several witnesses.

As the story unfolds, Arnold falls in love with Blanche, Anne seeks legal counsel, and Geoffrey does whatever he can to further his own interests at the expense of others. "Man and Wife" is not just a sensational plot; it is also a masterpiece of comedy and social critique for seasoned readers of Victorian fiction and newcomers alike.

This edition of Wilkie Collins' "Man and Wife" is a classic work of English literature reimagined for modern readers. It features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, making it a must-have for anyone interested in classic literature.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513135861