Guilty River

Guilty River

by Wilkie Collins

Guilty River is a suspenseful and gripping mystery novel that explores the dark and dangerous world of obsession and revenge. When Gerard Roylake returns home to claim his inheritance, he becomes entangled in a complex web of secrets and lies. After meeting and falling in love with his childhood friend, Cristel Toller, Gerard soon discovers that she is being stalked by a mysterious and sinister deaf man known as The Lodger. As Gerard investigates the Lodger's obsession with Cristel, he uncovers a string of shocking and deadly events that threaten to destroy their lives. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and atmospheric setting, Guilty River is a captivating and unforgettable read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

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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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