Armadale tells the devastating story of the independent, murderous, and adulterous Lydia Gwilt. This traditional melodrama also considers the modern theme of the role of women in society.
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199538157
Number of pages: 880
Weight: 597 g
Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 39 mm
A gloriously dark tale of mixed identities and the irresistible, wicked Lydia Gwilt. Forget Dallas and Eastenders, this has to be the greatest of all soap operas. - Steven Isserlis, The Week
Published after 'The Woman in White' and before 'The Moonstone', 'Armadale' is, like them, a story of intrigue and deception. The plot rests on the connection between four men who have... More
I love WIlkie Collins, I think his novels are much easier to read than those of his contemporary and friend, Dickens, although just as long. If you have enjoyed his masterpieces The Woman in White and The Moonstone,... More
Wilkie Collins' style of writing is not always easy to follow but this book is well worth the effort. Although quite lengthy the story twists and turns and is a page turner in every sense. It follows the lives of... More
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