
Evil Genius
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The Evil Genius follows the Linley family, a seemingly idyllic Victorian household, as they hire a governess named Sydney Westerfield. However, Sydney harbors a dark secret, and her presence gradually disrupts the family's harmony. Wilkie Collins weaves a tale of intrigue and moral ambiguity, exposing the hypocrisies of Victorian society and exploring the destructive power of secrets.Book Details
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Wilkie Collins
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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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