The Law and the Lady is a detective story. Valeria Brinton marries Eustace Woodville despite objections from Woodville''s family leading to disquiet for Valeria''s own family and friends. Just a few days after the wedding, various incidents lead Valeria to suspect her husband is hiding a dark secret in his past. Wilkie Collins (1824 - 1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. His best-known works are The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone.
