Blinde Band 1

Blinde Band 1

by Wilkie Collins

Wilkie Collins' "Blind Love" is a captivating Victorian mystery that delves into the complexities of love, deception, and the nature of identity. Set in the quaint village of Dimchurch, the story revolves around Lucilla Finch, a blind minister's daughter, and her forbidden love for Oscar Dubourg, a man acquitted of murder and now living under a cloud of suspicion. When Oscar becomes the victim of a brutal attack that leaves him disfigured and suffering from epilepsy, Lucilla's world is turned upside down. As she grapples with her feelings and the prejudice of society, a series of dramatic events unfolds, involving Oscar's vengeful twin brother, Lucilla's manipulative father, and the enigmatic Dr. Grosse, an ophthalmologist who offers Lucilla the chance to regain her sight. With its intricate plot, suspenseful atmosphere, and unforgettable characters, "Blind Love" is a classic work of Victorian suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Authors

Wilkie Collins image

William Wilkie Collins  was an English novelist and playwright known for The Woman in White (1859), and for The Moonstone (1868), which has been called the first modern English detective novel. B...

Books by Wilkie Collins

Download eBooks

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Verhalen van Sherlock Holmes Cover image

Verhalen van Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Deze verzameling van negen verhalen volgt de briljante detective Sherlock Holmes en zijn trouwe metgezel Dr. Watson terwijl ze verschillende misdaden...

Another Study of Woman Cover image

Another Study of Woman by Honoré de Balzac

This collection of short stories, presented as tales told by men about women, offers a glimpse into Balzac's observations of Parisian society during t...

Jane Eyre Cover image

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

This timeless novel highlights the abuse and neglect that the orphaned Jane Eyre faced while growing up. This story opens with Jane Eyre being shipp...

Crossways Cover image

Crossways by William Butler Yeats

“Crossways” is William Butler Yeats’ first collection of poetry, showcasing his early style and themes. Published in 1889, the poems within are deepl...

Night Horseman Cover image

Night Horseman by Max Brand

The Night Horseman follows Dan Barry, a renowned gunslinger with a shadowy past, as he navigates the treacherous landscape of the American West. Drive...

Trial of Callista Blake Cover image

Trial of Callista Blake by Edgar Pangborn

Callista Blake is a young woman on trial for the murder of her former lover's wife. The circumstantial evidence against her is damning, but there are...

Rimas Cover image

Rimas by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer

"Rimas y Leyendas" (Rhymes and Legends) is a collection of poems and legends by 19th-century Spanish writer Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer. The poems, which m...

Pocket Measure Cover image

Pocket Measure by Pansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden)

This book explores the lives of three women, each navigating different aspects of their marriages and financial situations. Callie and her husband str...

Eva – Lilith Cover image

Eva – Lilith by Bruno Ertler

„Eva – Lilith“ von Bruno Ertler ist ein Gedichtband, der sich mit verschiedenen Facetten der Liebe auseinandersetzt. In drei Abschnitten erkundet der...

Goena - goena Cover image

Goena - goena by Paul Adriaan Daum

Goena-goena is a literary thriller set in the Dutch East Indies in the 19th century. The story revolves around a murder and a young woman who knows mo...

Reviews for Blinde Band 1

No reviews posted or approved, yet...