Man and Wife

Man and Wife is a novel by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1870. The story revolves around the marriage of Geoffrey Delamyn and his young bride, Anne Silvester. Geoffrey is a wealthy landowner who is obsessed with his family's reputation and is determined to keep any scandalous secrets hidden from the public eye. Anne, on the other hand, is a spirited and independent woman who is not afraid to speak her mind.As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that there are secrets and lies lurking beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect marriage. Anne discovers that Geoffrey has a dark past and is hiding something from her. Meanwhile, Geoffrey becomes increasingly jealous and possessive of Anne, leading to tension and conflict between them.The novel explores themes of marriage, trust, and betrayal, as well as the role of women in Victorian society. It also features a cast of intriguing and complex characters, including a scheming lawyer, a mysterious woman with a hidden past, and an eccentric artist.Man and Wife is a gripping and suspenseful novel that showcases Collins' skill as a master storyteller. It is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.In three months from the memorable day when his solicitor had informed him that he was a free man, Mr. Vanborough possessed the wife he desired, to grace the head of his table and to push his fortunes in the world--the Legislature of Great Britain being the humble servant of his treachery, and the respectable accomplice of his crime.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.