The Woman in White

The Woman in White is a classic novel by Wilkie Collins that was first published in 1859. The story is set in Victorian England and revolves around a mysterious woman who appears out of nowhere and disrupts the lives of two half-sisters, Laura Fairlie and Marian Halcombe. The woman, who is dressed all in white, is believed to be a ghost by some, while others suspect that she is a real person with a hidden agenda.The novel is narrated by several characters, including Walter Hartright, a young drawing master who is hired to teach Laura Fairlie. Walter becomes embroiled in the mystery of the woman in white when he encounters her on a dark and lonely road one night. He soon finds himself drawn into a web of deceit and intrigue as he tries to uncover the truth about the woman's identity and her connection to Laura and Marian.As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to a cast of intriguing characters, including the wealthy and eccentric Frederick Fairlie, Laura's uncle and guardian; Count Fosco, a charming and manipulative Italian aristocrat; and Sir Percival Glyde, a suave and handsome baronet who is engaged to marry Laura.The Woman in White is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge that has captivated readers for over a century. With its intricate plot, vivid characters, and atmospheric setting, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest mystery novels of all time.But the Law is still, in certain inevitable cases, the pre-engaged servant of the long purse; and the story is left to be told, for the first time, in this place. As the Judge might once have heard it, so the Reader shall hear it now. No circumstance of importance, from the beginning to the end of the disclosure, shall be related on hearsay evidence.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.