{"product_id":"man-and-wife","title":"Man and Wife","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis giftable edition of Wilkie Collins’s Victorian sensation novel is based on the 1870 text, carefully formatted and enhanced for modern readability. It features a unique collectible cover, elegant typography, and an exclusive afterword offering historical and literary context. A story of law, love, and deceit—perfect for readers who value Victorian mysteries, social satire, and psychological drama.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExclusive Afterword:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A newly written reflection examining Collins’s critique of marriage laws, the dangers of social hypocrisy, and his deep understanding of human motives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced Readability: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned with generous line spacing and large, clear type for a comfortable, immersive reading experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Formatting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean layouts, elegant chapter headings, and classic typography ensure visual refinement across all editions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique Cover Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspired by Victorian legal drama and social realism, this edition’s original design reflects the tension between duty, morality, and passion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect Gift: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for readers drawn to Victorian literature, psychological thrillers, and the moral complexities of society’s double standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMan and Wife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Wilkie Collins exposes the perilous contradictions of 19th-century marriage law through a compelling tale of love, deceit, and moral entrapment. When an impulsive decision binds a woman to a man she does not love, and societal laws conspire to imprison her in a false union, Collins unveils the dangers faced by women in a world governed by rigid conventions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlending elements of mystery, melodrama, and legal commentary, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMan and Wife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains a bold critique of gender inequality and the legal absurdities of Victorian marriage. This edition preserves Collins’s piercing social vision while presenting his narrative in a beautifully formatted, accessible design for the modern reader.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45912078516415,"sku":"1fabacbd-6707-459e-9b4d-773515e8a8fd","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/683a070a02e6cdc1e6ab64ecf78d6791.jpg?v=1785005729","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/man-and-wife","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}