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_aCollins, Wilkie, _d1824-1889 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Evil Genius: A Domestic Story |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1999 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 1999-02-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by James Rusk, and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShip captains -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aDivorce -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aWomen -- Social conditions -- Fiction | ||
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