Man and Wife
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Man and Wife
Sale price
$38.99
Regular price $46.99
This 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.
Key Features
In Man and Wife, 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.
Blending elements of mystery, melodrama, and legal commentary, Man and Wife 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.
Key Features
- Exclusive Afterword: A newly written reflection examining Collins’s critique of marriage laws, the dangers of social hypocrisy, and his deep understanding of human motives.
- Enhanced Readability: Designed with generous line spacing and large, clear type for a comfortable, immersive reading experience.
- Premium Formatting: Clean layouts, elegant chapter headings, and classic typography ensure visual refinement across all editions.
- Unique Cover Design: Inspired by Victorian legal drama and social realism, this edition’s original design reflects the tension between duty, morality, and passion.
- Perfect Gift: Ideal for readers drawn to Victorian literature, psychological thrillers, and the moral complexities of society’s double standards.
In Man and Wife, 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.
Blending elements of mystery, melodrama, and legal commentary, Man and Wife 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.