Almost on the centenary of his death, this book studies the novels of Wilkie Collins and attempts to appreciate his representation of Victorian mores. It pays particular attention to Collins'' views on sexuality, both male and female, and the laws concerning the distribution of property.

Almost on the centenary of his death, this book studies the novels of Wilkie Collins and attempts to appreciate his representation of Victorian mores. It pays particular attention to Collins'' views on sexuality, both male and female, and the laws concerning the distribution of property.