Book Review: The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (1868)

The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins is a classic Victorian-era locked-room mystery novel, first published in 1868. It is considered by many to be the first detective novel in English literature. The novel follows the story of the theft of a valuable diamond, the Moonstone, and the subsequent investigation to solve the crime. The novel is written in multiple perspectives, with each chapter told from the … Continue reading Book Review: The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (1868)

Book Review: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins (1859-1860)

The Woman in White, written by Wilkie Collins, is a classic example of detective fiction. First published in 1859, the novel is considered to be one of the earliest examples of this genre and has since become a landmark in the history of detective literature. The novel tells the story of Walter Hartright, a young drawing master who is hired by a wealthy baronet to … Continue reading Book Review: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins (1859-1860)