Heart and Science

Wilkie Collins's Heart and Science, first published in 1883, is a late Victorian novel that blends elements of romance, social commentary, and psychological drama. The narrative centers on Ovid Vere, a compassionate and principled young doctor, and Carmina Graywell, a gentle and intelligent Italian-Canadian orphan placed under the guardianship of her cold and ambitious aunt, Mrs. Gallilee. As Ovid and Carmina's relationship develops, they must contend not only with social expectations and p...