The Dead Secret
The Dead Secret by Wilkie Collins is a novel originally published in 1856, now presented in a modern edition by Mint Editions, released on February 15, 2022. This 352-page work delves into themes of mystery and psychological unease, characteristic of Collins’ writing style. The story follows Rosamond Treverton, who inherits Porthgenna Tower and grapples with the secrets of her birth, which are revealed by a mysterious nurse during her pregnancy.
Readers will encounter a blend of Gothic suspense and family intrigue as Rosamond’s past threatens her control over her inheritance and family legacy. The narrative explores the complexities of identity and secrecy within the context of Victorian society. This edition aims to make Collins’ classic accessible to contemporary audiences while preserving the essence of the original text.
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The Dead Secret (1856) is a novel by Wilkie Collins. Written in the aftermath of Antonina (1850), his successful debut, The Dead Secret finds the author honing the trademark sense of mystery and psychological unease that would make him a household name around the world. Recognized as an important Victorian novelist and pioneer of detective fiction, Wilkie Collins was a writer with a gift for thoughtful entertainment, stories written for a popular audience that continue to resonate with scholars and readers today. Born in Porthgenna Tower, Rosamond Treverton is a child of secrecy. Her birthmother, Sarah Leeson, became pregnant after an affair with a local miner. Unable to raise her daughter, she allowed her to be adopted by Mrs. Treverton, the lady of the Tower, herself unable to bear children. Sworn to silence, Sarah leaves a hidden note in a room at Porthgenna before disappearing into the night. Years later, the Tower has been inherited by Rosamond, who continues to live there with her husband Leonard Frankland. When she becomes pregnant, a strange nurse arrives to take care of her and soon reveals the secret of her birth, threatening Rosamond’s control of Porthgenna Tower and the Treverton family fortune. Beyond its sensational plot, The Dead Secret is a masterpiece of Gothic suspense and mystery for seasoned readers of Victorian fiction and newcomers alike. This edition of Wilkie Collins’ The Dead Secret is a classic work of English literature reimagined for modern readers.
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