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Basil

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  • 296 pages
  • 11 hours of reading

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Set in the 19th century, this novel follows Basil, a young gentleman from a prestigious family, who falls deeply in love with Margaret Sherwin, the daughter of a tanner. Despite their differing social statuses and his father's disapproval, Basil vows to marry Margaret, agreeing to a year-long wait. As he navigates his secret relationship, he becomes entangled with Margaret's enigmatic father and his charming clerk, Mr. Mannion. The story explores themes of love, class disparity, and the complexities of virtue and deception.

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Basil, Wilkie Collins

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2022
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