Man and Wife
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In the world of Man and Wife, a curious Scottish law dictates that any man and woman declaring themselves married in front of witnesses or in writing are legally bound as such. This premise sets the stage for a tangled web of relationships when Arnold, engaged to another woman, and Geoffrey, seeking a wealthy bride, both find themselves possibly married to Anne. Panic strikes Anne as she realizes the precariousness of her reputation and embarks on a desperate mission to secure a legitimate husband. As the characters navigate legal complexities and personal desires, the novel delves into the intricacies of marriage, reputation, and the unintended consequences of legal loopholes.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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