Generally regarded as the first successful crime and mystery novel, on
publication in 1860 it was exceptionally popular with public and critics
alike. Based on a real case, Collins weaves an intriguing tale of mystery,
asylums and mistaken identity that continues to grip the sophisticated modern
reader. New Glossary and biography.
Generally regarded as the first successful crime and mystery novel, on
publication in 1860 it was exceptionally popular with public and critics
alike. Based on a real case, Collins weaves an intriguing tale of mystery,
asylums and mistaken identity that continues to grip the sophisticated modern
reader. New Glossary and biography.