Man and Wife
'Man and Wife' Summary
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
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Wilkie Collins
London
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 CollinsDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
Related books
Damon and Delia by William Godwin
In a world where love is often dictated by social status and wealth, Damon and Delia by William Godwin dares to defy convention and explore the depths...
Cousin Maude by Mary Jane Holmes
When Matilda's husband James dies, she marries rich Dr. Kennedy thinking he will provide a good home for her daughter Maude. However, the doctor is a...
Recruiting Officer by George Farquhar
The Recruiting Officer is a Restoration comedy by George Farquhar, set in the English countryside during the War of the Spanish Succession. The play...
Charming Fellow by Frances Eleanor Trollope
Set in Victorian England, 'A Charming Fellow' delves into the complexities of marriage and the perils of social ambition. Through the lens of a dysfun...
Shoemaker's Holiday by Thomas Dekker
The Shoemaker's Holiday is a play set in Elizabethan London that explores themes of love, class, and social mobility through the lens of a vibrant and...
Other Side of the Door by Lucia Chamberlain
Set in the bustling city of San Francisco in 1865, 'Other Side of the Door' follows Ellie Fenwick, a young woman thrust into a world of intrigue and d...
Bride and Groom by Walter Ben Hare
Dr. Bancroft, a young physician struggling to establish his practice, finds himself in a predicament when his fiancée is set to arrive for a visit. To...
Coningsby, or The New Generation by Benjamin Disraeli
Coningsby is a novel by Benjamin Disraeli, first published in 1844. It tells the story of Coningsby, a young man of noble birth who is disillusioned w...
Langs een omweg by A. L. G. Bosboom-Toussaint
Regina van Berchem, a wealthy young woman, moves to the city after the death of her father. She becomes disillusioned with the shallowness and greed o...
Fenton's Quest by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Gilbert Fenton, a successful businessman from London, finds himself captivated by a beautiful woman from the countryside. Despite the significant soci...
Reviews for Man and Wife
No reviews posted or approved, yet...