The Law and The Lady (Mystery Thriller Classic) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Victorian mystery of a newlywed sleuth uncovering her husband's dark past and dangerous family secretsBy Wilkie Collins
Length17h 15m
About this audiobook
The Law and The Lady (1875) is one of Wilkie Collins's most inventive mystery thrillers, centering on Valeria Woodville, a newly married woman who discovers that her husband was once tried in Scotland for poisoning his first wife and escaped only with the ambiguous verdict "Not Proven." Determined to clear his name, Valeria becomes an early female detective figure, pursuing legal, medical, and psychological evidence through a narrative rich in suspense, domestic secrecy, and sensation-fiction intensity. Collins, a major Victorian novelist and close associate of Charles Dickens, was deeply attuned to the injustices embedded in law, marriage, inheritance, and social reputation. His legal training at Lincoln's Inn and lifelong fascination with marginal figures—women, the disabled, the accused, and the socially unconventional—inform the novel's critique of institutions that fail to deliver moral certainty or human justice. This book is recommended to readers interested in the origins of detective fiction, Victorian legal drama, and bold heroines who challenge restrictive social codes. It remains compelling for its narrative ingenuity, ethical complexity, and unusually modern understanding of suspicion, evidence, and female agency.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length17 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 21, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Law and The Lady (Mystery Thriller Classic) (Annotated)
9The Law and The Lady (Mystery Thriller Classic) (pt. 4)
2Introduction
10The Law and The Lady (Mystery Thriller Classic) (pt. 5)
3Synopsis
11The Law and The Lady (Mystery Thriller Classic) (pt. 6)
4Historical Context
12The Law and The Lady (Mystery Thriller Classic) (pt. 7)
5Author Biography
13Analysis
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6The Law and The Lady (Mystery Thriller Classic) (pt. 1)
14Reflection
7The Law and The Lady (Mystery Thriller Classic) (pt. 2)
15Memorable Quotes
8The Law and The Lady (Mystery Thriller Classic) (pt. 3)
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