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.

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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...

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