Woman in White - version 2
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Walter Hartright, a young art teacher, encounters a mysterious woman dressed in white on the moors, who warns him to protect the innocent Laura Fairlie from the scheming Count Fosco. Walter is drawn into the world of the Fairlie sisters, Laura and her half-sister, the strong-willed Marian Halcombe. As Walter becomes closer to Laura, he uncovers a dark family secret involving the disappearance of her twin sister, Anne, who is believed to be the Woman in White. The plot thickens as the manipulative Count Fosco and his mysterious wife, the Countess, play a dangerous game with Laura's fate. Through twists and turns, Walter navigates a series of trials and tribulations as he fights to expose the truth and save Laura from the clutches of her malevolent pursuers. The story delves into the depths of human psychology, exploring themes of identity, obsession, and the consequences of societal pressures. In a thrilling climax, Walter must face the consequences of his actions and the true extent of his connection to the secrets that have haunted the Fairlie family for generations.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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