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There is something between me and the Victorian novels that can be called love. This is my first Collins' book and I hope that there are going to be many more. The plot, the characters - the villains in particular - the description of the country.....it was like watching a long fascinating movie with twists and drama. Wonderful.
Tra me e la maggior parte dei romanzi vittoriani c'é amore a prima vista. Questo é stato il primo libro che ho letto di Collins e spero ne seguiranno molti altri. La tram ...more
Tra me e la maggior parte dei romanzi vittoriani c'é amore a prima vista. Questo é stato il primo libro che ho letto di Collins e spero ne seguiranno molti altri. La tram ...more

The first half was suspenseful and the second half dragged a bit. I thought resolution would come faster after the dastardly deed was done, but it was a lot of waiting.
Also, Marian is one of the best heroines ever. I don't know why Walter went for Laura over her... ...more
Also, Marian is one of the best heroines ever. I don't know why Walter went for Laura over her... ...more

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