The Dead Alive

The Dead Alive is a novel written by Wilkie Collins, a renowned English author. The story revolves around a man named Richard Wardour, who is presumed dead after his boat sinks during a storm. However, Richard's wife, Lucy, refuses to believe that her husband is dead and begins to investigate the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.As Lucy delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers that her husband's business partner, Mr. Vanstone, may have played a role in his disappearance. With the help of a detective named Mr. Playfair, Lucy uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy her family.The Dead Alive is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Collins' masterful storytelling and vivid characters make this novel a must-read for fans of classic literature and mystery novels.For my part, I did the little I could to make myself useful. With the silent sanction of Mr. Meadowcroft and his daughter, I went to Narrabee, and secured the best legal assistance for the defense which the town could place at my disposal. This done, there was no choice but to wait for news of Ambrose, and for the examination before the magistrate which was to follow. I shall pass over the misery in the house during the interval of expectation; no useful purpose could be served by describing it now. Let me only say that Naomi's conduct strengthened me in the conviction that she possessed a noble nature.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.