“Yes! the books - the generous friends who met me without suspicion - the merciful masters who never used me ill! The only years of my life that I can look back on with something like pride... Early and late, through the long winter nights and the quiet summer days, I drank at the fountain of knowledge, and never wearied of the draught.”
Quote by Wilkie Collins
Work
Greatest Mystery Novels of Wilkie Collins
This book compiles a selection of Wilkie Collins' most renowned mystery novels, showcasing his unique storytelling and intricate plot development that have cemented his place in the genre. more
Author
Wilkie Collins
Wilkie Collins, born on January 8, 1824, and died on September 23, 1889, was a renowned British novelist. He is best known for his suspense and detective novels, being one of the pioneers of this literary genre. His works, such as 'The Woman in White' and 'The Moonstone', are particularly famous. more
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