A Plot In Private Life And Other Tales (1859)

by Wilkie Collins

Book Overview

A Plot In Private Life And Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by the renowned British author, Wilkie Collins. The book was first published in 1859 and features six different stories, each with its unique plot and characters.The title story, A Plot In Private Life, is a suspenseful tale of a man who discovers a secret about his wife's past that threatens to ruin their marriage. In The Dead Hand, a young man inherits a cursed estate and must face the consequences of his family's dark history. The Devil's Spectacles tells the story of a man who discovers a pair of glasses that allow him to see into the future, but at a terrible cost.Other stories in the collection include My Lady's Money, A Terribly Strange Bed, and The Ostler. Each story is masterfully crafted with intricate plot twists, vivid descriptions, and memorable characters.A Plot In Private Life And Other Tales is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone who enjoys a good mystery or suspenseful tale. Wilkie Collins' writing style is engaging and captivating, making this book a timeless masterpiece that continues to entertain readers over a century later.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143674430X
• ISBN13: 9781436744300
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"