02320cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450038001442640051001823000047002333360026002803370026003063380036003325000031003685080045003995201274004445340045017186530066017636530029018296530023018586530042018818560042019239990017019651627UtSlPG20260610133047.0mcr n260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aCollins, Wilkie,d1824-188914aThe Evil Genius: A Domestic Story 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1999  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1999-02-01  aProduced by James Rusk, and David Widger  a"The Evil Genius: A Domestic Story" by Wilkie Collins is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, set within the intricate social dynamics of the time. This story delves into the themes of intrigue, morality, and domestic life, primarily focusing on the character Roderick Westerfield, a man accused of serious crimes, and his wife, Mrs. Westerfield, as they navigate the treacherous waters of societal expectations and personal betrayal.  At the start of the novel, the story opens with a courtroom scene where jurors deliberate on the case against Roderick Westerfield, charged with wrecking a ship and stealing valuable diamonds. As the jurors voice their opinions, it becomes evident that their discussions are laced with humor, irony, and personal quirks. The narrative transitions to Mrs. Westerfield, who is presented as a showy woman, seemingly detached from her daughter during the trial. After the trial concludes with a guilty verdict, we witness the emotional toll this takes on the couple, particularly Roderick as he faces his impending fate. The beginning sets an engaging, complex stage for the unfolding drama centered on deception, familial relationships, and the consequences of personal choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction  aShip captains -- Fiction  aDivorce -- Fiction  aWomen -- Social conditions -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1627  c43743d43743