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“I roused myself from the book which I was dreaming over rather than reading, and left my chambers to meet the cool night air in the suburbs.”

Quote by Wilkie Collins

Book:The Woman in White: Wilkie Collins Top Collections

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The Woman in White: Wilkie Collins Top Collections

This compilation includes a selection of Collins' most renowned tales, showcasing his skillful narrative techniques and engaging storytelling that have cemented his place in literary history. more

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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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