No Name
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No Name is a novel by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1862. Illegitimacy is a major theme of the novel. Magdalen Vanstone and her sister learn the true meaning of illegitimacy and the social stigmas incurred when they are tragically left orphaned by their parents untimely death. Disinherited by law, the two sisters use every tool at their disposal, not simply to survive, but to regain what is theirs and ultimately seek revenge. Odin’s Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind’s literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama. Review: Overlooked classic - I have read quite a lot of Victorian fiction and this is a real gem from the originator of the detective novel.An intriguing plot about disinheritence, disguise, women's rights and good old-fashioned skullduggery is mixed with wonderfully drawn characters like Captain Wragge and the heroine Madeline.For me, at least the equal of his more famous works.Enjoy! Review: An interesting read - Typical long winded Victorian novel but that said I enjoyed the story. An unusual story about the problems with inheritance and illegitimacy, a controversial subject for the author to have chosen I think. The satisfactory conclusion was slightly contrived. Anthony Trollope is still my favourite Victorian author but Wilkie Collins is a close second.
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A**R
Overlooked classic
I have read quite a lot of Victorian fiction and this is a real gem from the originator of the detective novel.An intriguing plot about disinheritence, disguise, women's rights and good old-fashioned skullduggery is mixed with wonderfully drawn characters like Captain Wragge and the heroine Madeline.For me, at least the equal of his more famous works.Enjoy!
S**L
An interesting read
Typical long winded Victorian novel but that said I enjoyed the story. An unusual story about the problems with inheritance and illegitimacy, a controversial subject for the author to have chosen I think. The satisfactory conclusion was slightly contrived. Anthony Trollope is still my favourite Victorian author but Wilkie Collins is a close second.
C**L
Another astonishingly gripping read from Wilkie Collins
This is the third Wilkie Collins I have read in quick succession, and each of them has kept me spellbound to the end. The first of the 'sensation' novelists; so called due to their innovation, and also to the very physical sensations produced on the readers by the suspense. The novel explores familiar themes of illegitimacy, wills and the quest for justice in an extremely patriarchal legal system. As usual, the depth of Wilkie's characters are truly joyous to behold, and the headstrong, unpredictable, passionate female lead is breathtaking in her audacity. I am at a loss to discover why other great writers form the period (such as Dickens) have such an enduringly high profile, while geniuses such as Collins tend to fly under the radar. You will love it!
A**R
but most of us will select a cover we like even when we are looking for a specific title
You never judge a book my its cover, but most of us will select a cover we like even when we are looking for a specific title. The book arrived with a different and creased cover, I would not call this' very good condition' I would have preferred the cover illustrated here and not the one I received.
K**R
Hard work
Very disappointed! This was an incredibly difficult read. The plot didn't need to take so long to discuss. Glad to finish
C**Y
Appalling transcription of a fine novel
The text for this edition seems to have been taken from a poor translation of a translation. It makes no sense. "The prepare dinner" is actually a cook. The original book is available as a pdf scanned edition, much better.
R**Y
Read this if really bored! NOT one of his best!
Tedious - too drawn out!
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