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Set against a backdrop of psychological tension and moral dilemmas, the novel follows Lewis Romayne, who inadvertently kills a young man in a duel, leading to a lifetime of guilt. As he returns to Yorkshire and marries the beautiful Stella Eyrecourt, a scheming priest plots to convert him to Catholicism and seize his family estate. Collins weaves a tale of mystery and social critique, showcasing his ability to engage readers with complex characters and ethical conflicts, making this work a significant addition to Victorian literature.
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The Black Robe, Wilkie Collins
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- The Black Robe
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wilkie Collins
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9781513135878
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against a backdrop of psychological tension and moral dilemmas, the novel follows Lewis Romayne, who inadvertently kills a young man in a duel, leading to a lifetime of guilt. As he returns to Yorkshire and marries the beautiful Stella Eyrecourt, a scheming priest plots to convert him to Catholicism and seize his family estate. Collins weaves a tale of mystery and social critique, showcasing his ability to engage readers with complex characters and ethical conflicts, making this work a significant addition to Victorian literature.