The Woman in White: The Gripping Victorian Mystery That Launched the Sensation Novel

A mysterious woman in white. A sinister conspiracy. A tale of deception, madness, and revenge. Before Sherlock Holmes, before Gone Girl, there was The Woman in White—a riveting psychological mystery that kept Victorian readers up all night and still captivates today.

When drawing master Walter Hartright encounters a ghostly woman dressed in white on a moonlit road, he unwittingly steps into a web of secrets surrounding the beautiful Laura Fairlie, her half-sister Marian Halcombe, and the sinister figures who seek to control their fate. Told through multiple perspectives and masterful plotting, The Woman in White is a groundbreaking blend of Gothic suspense, legal drama, and domestic intrigue.

Published in 1859, Wilkie Collins' masterpiece is widely regarded as the first true sensation novel—mixing fast-paced storytelling with social commentary, mystery, and emotional depth.

"The first and greatest of Victorian thrillers." — T. S. Eliot "A deliciously dark tale of mystery, madness, and mistaken identity." — The Guardian "Collins keeps you guessing until the very end." — Goodreads Reviewer

Perfect for fans of classic mysteries, Gothic novels, and literary suspense, The Woman in White is a must-read that helped shape modern detective and psychological fiction.

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E-bog: 24. juli 2025