One of the landmark novels of Victorian mystery, The Woman in White begins with a disturbing encounter: artist Walter Hartright meets a mysterious woman dressed entirely in white on a lonely London road at night. Her desperate warnings draw him into a web of secrets, deception, wrongful confinement, and attempted murder involving the wealthy Fairlie family. As the mystery unfolds, Collins builds an intricate tale of hidden identities, sinister schemes, and a struggle for justice, featuring two unforgettable characters: the resourceful Marian Halcombe and the formidable, calculating Count Fosco. First published in 1859–1860, this pioneering sensation novel helped shape the modern mystery and thriller. This Barnes & Noble edition includes an introduction and notes by Camille Cauti.
About the Author
Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) was an English novelist and playwright whose innovative mystery and sensation novels helped establish the foundations of modern detective fiction. His best-known works include The Woman in White, The Moonstone, No Name, and Armadale.
Camille Cauti earned a Ph.D. in English from Columbia University. Her dissertation concerns the Catholic conversion trend among the London avant-garde of the 1890s. She has also published articles in Italian-American studies. She works in New York City as an editor and critic.
