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Violence
Barely any
Threats to the protagonists; a woman confined to an asylum; some peril
Language
None
No profanity; formal Victorian prose
Sexual Content
Barely any
Romantic relationships; non-explicit
Substance Use
None
No significant substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
A villain who is genuinely menacing; themes of identity theft and institutional betrayal
What this book is about
Often called the first detective novel, Wilkie Collins's 1859 sensation novel follows Walter Hartright, a drawing teacher who becomes entangled in the mystery of Laura Fairlie and the enigmatic Woman in White. Conspiracies, identity theft, and a memorably sinister villain (Count Fosco) propel one of the most gripping narratives of the Victorian era.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
A woman wrongfully confined to an asylum
A sinister and scheming antagonist
Themes of female powerlessness in Victorian society
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