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Set against the backdrop of the Scottish countryside, the novel explores the complexities of love, obligation, and social status. Geoffrey Delamyn faces a dilemma when he must choose between his promise to marry governess Anne Silvester and his desire for wealth through marriage to a widow. With a binding verbal commitment due to an outdated Scots law, he concocts a plan involving his friend Arnold, who unwittingly falls for Geoffrey's stepdaughter, Blanche. This tale intertwines comedy with sharp social critique, making it a compelling read for fans of Victorian fiction.
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Man and Wife, Wilkie Collins
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Man and Wife
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wilkie Collins
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 634
- ISBN13
- 9781513282237
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery Novels, Classics, British Literature, 19th century, Victorian Era
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Scottish countryside, the novel explores the complexities of love, obligation, and social status. Geoffrey Delamyn faces a dilemma when he must choose between his promise to marry governess Anne Silvester and his desire for wealth through marriage to a widow. With a binding verbal commitment due to an outdated Scots law, he concocts a plan involving his friend Arnold, who unwittingly falls for Geoffrey's stepdaughter, Blanche. This tale intertwines comedy with sharp social critique, making it a compelling read for fans of Victorian fiction.