The Law and the Lady
No. of pages 294
Published: 2019
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"The Law and the Lady" by Wilkie Collins tells the story of Valeria Woodville, a young woman who discovers shocking truths about her husband, Miserrimus Dexter, and his dark past. After their marriage, Valeria learns that her husband was acquitted of murder under dubious circumstances, raising suspicions about his innocence. Determined to uncover the truth, she embarks on a quest for justice, facing moral and societal challenges. The novel explores themes of love, trust, and the complexities of the legal system, as Valeria navigates the perilous landscape of her husband's enigmatic history, ultimately questioning the nature of guilt and innocence. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 294 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by HardPress Ltd .
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.