The Law and the Lady (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by Wilkie Collins

Overview

Valeria and Eustace Woodville’s honeymoon takes a turn for the worse when Valeria discovers Eustace’s last name is really Macallan. Since her new husband and mother-in-law won’t tell her more, Valeria must become her own private detective to find out the truth about her spouse—for better or for worse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411458796
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	07/12/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	580
Sales rank:	561,500
File size:	519 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

William Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) was considered the “godfather” of the detective novel. His “sensation novels” brought Collins great popularity in the Victorian era. He also focused on serious social and domestic issues. Collins published thirty novels (including The Woman in White), more than sixty short stories, and over a dozen plays, in addition to numerous nonfiction pieces.

Date of Birth:

December 8, 1824

Date of Death:

September 23, 1889

Place of Birth:

London, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Studied law at Lincoln¿s Inn, London

Editorial Reviews

Lucy Scott gives a thrilling performance of this propulsive detective story, which will have listeners guessing until the end. In this real Victorian melodrama first published in 1875, the detective--surprisingly--is a woman. Within a few days of marrying, 23-year-old Valeria discovers that a Scottish court had rendered a verdict of "not proven" against her husband, Eustace, in his trial for poisoning his first wife. Scott illuminates Valeria's distress, as well as her profound determination to clear her husband's name. Scott keeps the tension high as Valeria questions Eustace's friends and acquaintances, reviews the trial transcript, and discovers new clues. Scott is equally skilled at male and female characterizations, emotional nuance, and vocal distinction. A lively and immersive listen. M.J. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

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