"The Evil Genius" by Wilkie Collins unfolds the story of a young woman, Clara, who is caught in the web of manipulation and deceit orchestrated by her unscrupulous husband, Geoffrey. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of moral choices. Clara, initially enamored with Geoffrey, soon discovers his true nature as he exposes her to the darker elements of life and relationships. As secrets unravel, the characters face the consequences of their actions, leading to a gripping tale of psychological tension and emotional turmoil. Collins masterfully weaves a narrative that delves into the human psyche and the struggle between good and evil. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 290 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Forgotten Books .

Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was a hugely popular English novelist, playwright and writer of short stories, best-known today for the groundbreaking The Woman in White, which has famously been adapted for the stage by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Jan Needle is a writer of children's books, plays, criticism, cartoons, TV programmes and a wide range of fiction for adults. He lives in Oldham and Manchester. Anatolii Slepkov is a Russian artist, a graduate of the Odessa Art College and the Repin Institute in St Petersburg. A member of the National Association of Portrait Artists of Great Britain, he is also a successful book illustrator, his titles including The Big Book of Pirates.