The Law and The Lady (Thriller Classic) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Detective StoryBy Wilkie Collins
Length17h 22m
About this audiobook
The Law and The Lady (Thriller Classic) is one of Wilkie Collins's most intriguing experiments in Victorian sensation fiction, combining domestic mystery, legal inquiry, and psychological suspense. Centered on Valeria Woodville's determination to uncover the truth about her husband's hidden past and a Scottish verdict of "Not Proven," the novel transforms marriage into a site of investigation. Its brisk, confessional narration, Gothic inflections, and fascination with evidence place it beside Collins's earlier landmark mysteries while engaging contemporary debates about gender, law, and social reputation. Wilkie Collins, a close friend and collaborator of Charles Dickens, was deeply attuned to the injustices and theatricality of Victorian institutions. His legal training, unconventional domestic life, and sympathy for women constrained by social codes helped shape his recurring interest in secrecy, inheritance, and flawed systems of judgment. In Valeria, Collins creates a heroine whose intelligence and moral courage challenge the passive ideal of Victorian femininity. This novel is highly recommended for readers of classic detective fiction, legal drama, and feminist Victorian literature. It offers not only a gripping puzzle but also a sharp critique of the laws and customs that govern private life.
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 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 21, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Jezebel's Daughter (Annotated)
32Chapter XXIV. MISERRIMUS DEXTER — FIRST VIEW
2Introduction
33Chapter XXV. MISERRIMUS DEXTER — SECOND VIEW
3Synopsis
34Chapter XXVI. MORE OF MY OBSTINACY
4Historical Context
35Chapter XXVII. MR. DEXTER AT HOME
5Author Biography
36Chapter XXVIII. IN THE DARK
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6Note Addressed to the Reader
37Chapter XXIX. IN THE LIGHT
7Part I. — PARADISE LOST
38Chapter XXX. THE INDICTMENT OF MRS. BEAULY
8Chapter I. THE BRIDE’S MISTAKE
39Chapter XXXI. THE DEFENSE OF MRS. BEAULY
9Chapter II. THE BRIDE’S THOUGHTS
40Chapter XXXII. A SPECIMEN OF MY WISDOM
10Chapter III. RAMSGATE SANDS
41Chapter XXXIII. A SPECIMEN OF MY FOLLY
11Chapter IV. ON THE WAY HOME
42Chapter XXXIV. GLENINCH
12Chapter V. THE LANDLADY’S DISCOVERY
43Chapter XXXV. MR. PLAYMORE’S PROPHECY
13Chapter VI. MY OWN DISCOVERY
44Chapter XXXVI. ARIEL
14Chapter VII. ON THE WAY TO THE MAJOR
45Chapter XXXVII. AT THE BEDSIDE
15Chapter VIII. THE FRIEND OF THE WOMEN
46Chapter XXXVIII. ON THE JOURNEY BACK
16Chapter IX. THE DEFEAT OF THE MAJOR
47Chapter XXXIX. ON THE WAY TO DEXTER
17Chapter X. THE SEARCH
48Chapter XL. NEMESIS AT LAST
18Chapter XI. THE RETURN TO LIFE
49Chapter XLI. MR. PLAYMORE IN A NEW CHARACTER
19Chapter XII. THE SCOTCH VERDICT
50Chapter XLII. MORE SURPRISES
20Chapter XIII. THE MAN’S DECISION
51Chapter XLIII. AT LAST!
21Chapter XIV. THE WOMAN’S ANSWER
52Chapter XLIV. OUR NEW HONEYMOON
22Part II. — PARADISE REGAINED
53Chapter XLV. THE DUST-HEAP DISTURBED
23Chapter XV. THE STORY OF THE TRIAL. THE PRELIMINARIES
54Chapter XLVI. THE CRISIS DEFERRED
24Chapter XVI. FIRST QUESTION — DID THE WOMAN DIE POISONED?
55Chapter XLVII. THE WIFE’S CONFESSION
25Chapter XVII. SECOND QUESTION — WHO POISONED HER?
56Chapter XLVIII. WHAT ELSE COULD I DO?
26Chapter XVIII. THIRD QUESTION — WHAT WAS HIS MOTIVE?
57Chapter XLIX. PAST AND FUTURE
27Chapter XIX. THE EVIDENCE FOR THE DEFENSE
58Chapter L. THE LAST OF THE STORY
28Chapter XX. THE END OF THE TRIAL
59Analysis
29Chapter XXI. I SEE MY WAY
60Reflection
30Chapter XXII. THE MAJOR MAKES DIFFICULTIES
61Memorable Quotes
31Chapter XXIII. MY MOTHERIN-LAW SURPRISES ME
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