{"product_id":"the-dead-secret-9781513135854","title":"The Dead Secret","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dead Secret\u003c\/i\u003e (1856) is a novel by Wilkie Collins. Written in the aftermath of \u003ci\u003eAntonina\u003c\/i\u003e (1850), his successful debut, \u003ci\u003eThe Dead Secret\u003c\/i\u003e finds the author honing the trademark sense of mystery and psychological unease that would make him a household name around the world. Recognized as an important Victorian novelist and pioneer of detective fiction, Wilkie Collins was a writer with a gift for thoughtful entertainment, stories written for a popular audience that continue to resonate with scholars and readers today. Born in Porthgenna Tower, Rosamond Treverton is a child of secrecy. Her birthmother, Sarah Leeson, became pregnant after an affair with a local miner. Unable to raise her daughter, she allowed her to be adopted by Mrs. Treverton, the lady of the Tower, herself unable to bear children. Sworn to silence, Sarah leaves a hidden note in a room at Porthgenna before disappearing into the night. Years later, the Tower has been inherited by Rosamond, who continues to live there with her husband Leonard Frankland. When she becomes pregnant, a strange nurse arrives to take care of her and soon reveals the secret of her birth, threatening Rosamond's control of Porthgenna Tower and the Treverton family fortune. Beyond its sensational plot, \u003ci\u003eThe Dead Secret\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterpiece of Gothic suspense and mystery for seasoned readers of Victorian fiction and newcomers alike. This edition of Wilkie Collins' \u003ci\u003eThe Dead Secret\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic work of English literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCollins, Wilkie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilkie Collins\u003c\/b\u003e (1824-1889) was an English novelist and playwright. Born in London, Collins was raised in England, Italy, and France by William Collins, a renowned landscape painter, and his wife Harriet Geddes. After working for a short time as a tea merchant, he published \u003ci\u003eAntonina\u003c\/i\u003e (1850), his literary debut. He quickly became known as a leading author of sensation novels, a popular genre now recognized as a forerunner to detective fiction. Encouraged on by the success of his early work, Collins made a name for himself on the London literary scene. He soon befriended Charles Dickens, forming a strong bond grounded in friendship and mentorship that would last several decades. His novels \u003ci\u003eThe Woman in White\u003c\/i\u003e (1859) and \u003ci\u003eThe Moonstone\u003c\/i\u003e (1868) are considered pioneering examples of mystery and detective fiction, and enabled Collins to become financially secure. Toward the end of the 1860s, at the height of his career, Collins began to suffer from numerous illnesses, including gout and opium addiction, which contributed to his decline as a writer. Beyond his literary work, Collins is seen as an early advocate for marriage reform, criticizing the institution and living a radically open romantic lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50388204519698,"sku":"9781513135854","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_72736f6c-7d84-4dc5-bb5d-77feeb370bfa.jpg?v=1762333801","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-dead-secret-9781513135854","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}