Bøger af Wilkie Collins

A sharp-witted detective investigates the mystery of a gem, plundered from India and now vanished in England, and discovers shifting motives, unreliable testimony and growing danger in this foundational classic of mystery fiction.The Moonstone justly occupies an exalted position as a groundbreaking novel that opened the way for a great deal of genre fiction, mysteries and thrillers, but it is far more than simply an influence upon later works. This is an epistolary novel with a number of diverse and clearly incised viewpoints, displaying the author's skill with both character and the unveiling of the elements of a mystery plot. One of the characters is the detective charged with finding the thief who stole the Moonstone, a huge diamond with a bloody history, and he is a clear precursor to A.C. Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Another character, much remarked upon at the novel's original release, suffers from opium addiction, depicted with frightening clarity by Collins, who dealt with that issue firsthand. The plot is sensational but relayed realistically and builds to one of the most unusual plot twists in mystery literature, made all the more remarkable by virtue of appearing in the genre's earliest days. Initially serialized in Charles Dickens magazine All The Year Round, The Moonstone was published in 1868 and has never been out of print since.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Moonstone is both modern and readable.

An embattled inheritance, accusations of madness, scheming villainy and much more tie into the labyrinthine plot of one of the most celebrated and sensational novels of the Victorian era.¿A young man just beginning a new job in London meets with a strange woman on a moonlit road, offers her assistance getting into the city and then finds she may have just escaped an asylum. Hidden connections are unveiled between the family that employs the young man and the mysterious woman, pulling the reader into a suspenseful web of plots within plots, theft, betrayal, mistaken identities and attempted murder. Punctuating his dramatic narrative with sharp suspense and sudden moments of revelation that provide shock and understanding in equal measure, Wilkie Collins was pioneer of the literary thriller. In 1859, when serialized in Charles Dickens magazine, All the Year Round, crowds lined up to buy each installment of The Woman in White. Modern readers will be grateful to have the entire text at hand as the author¿s remarkable storytelling skills retain their power to ensnare, enchant and keep the pages turning toward the unpredictable conclusion.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Woman in White is both modern and readable.

Basil , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Piirustuksenopettaja Walter Hartight on menettänyt Laura-rakkaansa sir Percival Glydelle. Avioliitto ei kuitenkaan näytä onnelliselta, ja Glyden käytöksessä on jotakin outoa. Mitä Glyde oikein salailee? Ja miten Hartrightin tapaama valkopukuinen, mystinen nainen liittyy Limmeridgen kartanon väkeen ja Lauraan? "Valkopukuinen nainen" on Wilkie Collinsin mestarillinen jännitysromaani vuodelta 1859, joka on inspiroinut monia nykyajan rikosromaaneja. BBC julkaisi romaaniin perustuvan TV-sarjan vuonna 2018. Tämä on kirjan toinen osa.Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) oli englantilainen kirjailija, joka vaikutti merkittävästi modernin rikoskirjallisuuden syntyyn. Collinsin kuuluisin teos "Valkopukuinen nainen" oli valtava myyntimenestys jo julkaisuvuonnaan 1859. Collins kirjoitti romaanien lisäksi myös novelleja ja näytelmiä. Hän oli läheinen ystävä Charles Dickensin kanssa.

Nuori piirustuksenopettaja Walter Hartright on saanut töitä Limmeridgen kartanosta, jossa hänen on määrä opettaa suvun tyttärille taiteita. Ennen kartanoon muuttoa tapahtuu kuitenkin jotakin perin kummallista: Hartright kohtaa pimeällä kadulla mystisen, täysin valkoisiin pukeutuneen naisen, joka kertoo joutuneensa onnettomuuteen. Limmeridgessä Hartright rakastuu yhteen perheen nuorista naisista – ja sotkeutuu samalla perheen salaisuuksiin, joihin liittyy yllättäen valkopukuinen nainen..."Valkopukuinen nainen" on Wilkie Collinsin mestarillinen jännitysromaani vuodelta 1859, joka on inspiroinut monia nykyajan rikosromaaneja. BBC julkaisi romaaniin perustuvan TV-sarjan vuonna 2018.Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) oli englantilainen kirjailija, joka vaikutti merkittävästi modernin rikoskirjallisuuden syntyyn. Collinsin kuuluisin teos "Valkopukuinen nainen" oli valtava myyntimenestys jo julkaisuvuonnaan 1859. Collins kirjoitti romaanien lisäksi myös novelleja ja näytelmiä. Hän oli läheinen ystävä Charles Dickensin kanssa.

"The Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins is one of the forefathers of detective fiction, cementing the foundations of the genre. At the centre of it lays the theft of a diamond, dating in origin from a religious Indian shrine, which prompts detective Sergeant Cuff to take up the case. It is an absolute page-turner of a story and goes through the accounts of the different characters, winding and meandering from fact to fiction and vice versa. A tale of romance, theft, murder, and mystery, "The Moonstone" is a central text for the genre, recommended to all readers of fiction.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, one of the most popular and well paid during of his generation. A close friend of Charles Dickens, Collins achieved his fame mostly through his novel "The Woman in White" which many consider the first piece of British detective fiction. His other popular works include "The Moonstone" and "Armadale".

"The Dream Woman" is a novella by Wilkie Collins, telling the story of Francis Raven, a young man who dreams that a strange woman is trying to kill him. Eventually, he marries a woman who looks exactly like the one from his dream. This novella is a cosy mystery that leaves readers with more questions than answers. A lot of guesswork is needed, and the reader is often disturbed by the occurrences, not knowing what or how it came to this. The femme fatale mystery, as well as the supernatural and dream-like episodes turn the story into a compelling read that fans of supernatural crime and mystery fiction will love.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, one of the most popular and well paid during of his generation. A close friend of Charles Dickens, Collins achieved his fame mostly through his novel "The Woman in White" which many consider the first piece of British detective fiction. His other popular works include "The Moonstone" and "Armadale".

"The Haunted Hotel" is a suspenseful and captivating story of a family who has been told of their relative''s sudden death whilst on his honeymoon in Italy. Feeling rather suspicious of his new wife, Countess Narona, they decide to set out to Italy themselves to uncover the mystery behind his death. On reaching his palace of residence in Venice which is converted into a hotel after his death each of them starts experiencing something strange and paranormal, and they begin to question whether their relative, Lord Montbarry, really died in the way that have been described to them...

Kun nuori englantilainen asianajaja lahtee vierailulle kaukaisten sukulaistensa luokse Amerikkaan, han ei aavista joutuvansa keskelle suurta mysteeria. Sukulaisten taloon on nimittain vastikaan muuttanut kaunis ottotytar, johon tilanhoitaja John Jago on ihastunut. Pian Jago kuitenkin katoaa mystisesti. Mita Jagolle tapahtui? Onko talon kahdella pojalla jotakin tekemista Jagon katoamisen kanssa?"e;John Jagon henki"e; on Wilkie Collinsin karmiva jannitysromaani vuodelta 1874. Sen tapahtumia innoitti Stephen ja Jesse Boornin tapaus vuodelta 1812. -

Eletaan Ranskan vallankumouksen aikoja. Rosa Trudaine on nuori nainen, joka paatyy naimisiin ylaluokkaisen Charles Danvillen kanssa. Danville ei kuitenkaan ole lojaali, vaan ilmoittaa viranomaisille Rosan veljen erikoisesta kaytoksesta vallankumouksen alla - ja saattaa nain sisarukset kuolemanvaaraan. "e;Sisar Rosa"e; on Wilkie Collinsin klassinen jannitysromaani, joka julkaistiin alun perin Charles Dickensin toimittamassa "e;Househould Words"e; -lehdessa vuonna 1855.-

Tallirenki Francis Rawen on nahnyt kerrassaan kauhistuttavan unen - unen, jossa tuntematon nainen yrittaa tappaa hanet. Pian Rawen paatyy naimisiin naisen kanssa, joka nayttaa hammastyttavan paljon samalta kuin hanen unensa nainen... vaan mika onkaan unta ja mika todellisuutta?"e;Naisen haamu"e; on Wilkie Collinsin hyytava 1800-luvulle sijoittuva jannitysromaani.-

Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Incluso en la más honorable mansión británica puede haber un robo. Lady Lydiard todavía no se cree lo que ha pasado, pero lo peor es que todas las sospechas apuntan hacía a su hija adoptiva, Isabel Miller. El abogado de la familia, el señor Troy, va intentar averiguar qué es lo que ha pasado exactamente. Tambien el mayordomo de la casa quiere investigar, y recurre a un viejo timador, conocido por su agudeza a la hora de resolver casos similares. Esta entretenida comedia victoriana gana en valor al escucharla como audiolibro dramatizado en español, realmente se convierte en "el placer de escuchar la lectura". ¿Ha sido realmente Isabel Miller la que ha robado el dinero? ¿O todo ha sido una especie de conspiración para desprestigiarla ante Lady Lydiard?El gran Wilkie  Collins nos ofrece una trama cargada de frescura e intriga, acompañada del típico humor inglés, que podréis disfrutar en este Audiolibro.Wilkie Collins era un escritor y dramaturgo Inglés reconocido por sus obras La Dama de Blanco y La Piedra Lunar, las cuales son consideradas las primeras novelas policiales, y son recordadas por su estilo detallista y atmosfera misteriosa.

-Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Este audiolibro, entre el misterio y la novela policíaca, realmente convierte en placer el escuchar la lectura. Os lo aconsejamos para escucharlo en un viaje largo, paseando o  realizando cualquier tarea automática: os gustará. El joven Walter Hartright va a trasladarse a Limmeridge para dar clases de dibujo a Laura, una rica heredera, sobrina del barón Frederick Fairlie. Poco antes de dejar Londres, tropieza con una misteriosa dama vestida de blanco, que le habla de Limmeridge y de su propietaria fallecida, la señora Fairlie. Desde el principio Walter siente una gran atracción por Laura, prometida con sir Percival Glyde, un hombre sin escrúpulos que sólo busca arrebatarle su herencia. Solo se interpone en su camino la misteriosa dama de blanco... Esta novela de Wilkie Collins cuenta con una trama argumental magníficamente desarrollada, que envuelve al lector en una atmósfera de misterio e intriga. Conforme avanza la historia crece el ritmo narrativo y la profundidad psicológica de los personajes. Junto a otra obra de Collins, La piedra lunar, ha sido considerada por público y crítica como una de las mejores novelas de misterio de todos los tiempos.Wilkie Collins era un escritor y dramaturgo Inglés reconocido por sus obras La Dama de Blanco y La Piedra Lunar, las cuales son consideradas las primeras novelas policiales, y son recordadas por su estilo detallista y atmosfera misteriosa.

The black robe - Vol. 3 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The black robe - Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The black Robe - Vol. 1 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Valerias ontdekking is een detective door de negentiende-eeuwse Britse schrijver Wilkie Collins. Zelfs zijn eigen familie probeert Valeria ervan te weerhouden dat ze trouwt met Eustace. Maar ze slaat alle waarschuwingen in de wind en trouwt toch. Al snel na het huwelijk krijgt Valeria het vermoeden dat haar man iets te verbergen heeft. Als ze ontdekt dat hij wegens gebrek aan bewijs is vrijgesproken van de moord op zijn ex-vrouw trekt ze erop uit om te bewijzen dat Eustace onschuldig is. Onderweg komt ze allerlei vreemde figuren tegen, die haar helpen om uiteindelijk achter de waarheid te komen.-

A thrilling tale from the original master of detective fiction Wilkie Collins. Transported from the temples of India to Victorian England, this is a tale that twists between death, drugs, mystery and, most of all, misdirection. Collins spins a tale of intrigue with many a wrong-turn as the moonstone leaves a path of destruction in its wake.

Generally regarded as the first successful crime and mystery novel, on publication in 1860 it was exceptionally popular with public and critics alike. Based on a real case, Collins weaves an intriguing tale of mystery, asylums and mistaken identity that continues to grip the sophisticated modern reader. New Glossary and biography.

A disturbing novella set in Venice which cleverly combines detective and ghost story genre. This edition is based on the most authoritative text and contains notes and extra material for students.