The Law and the Lady

The recently married Valeria Brinton uncovers an unsettling truth about her new husband, including a false identity and the potential murder of his first wife. Valeria is determined to solve the mystery of her husband's previous marriage and presumed guilt.
Shortly after her wedding, Valeria Brinton learns her husband, Eustace Woodville, has been living a lie. His real name is Eustace Macallan and he was previously accused of murdering his first wife. Although he wasn't convicted, the Scottish verdict "not proven" left plenty of room for speculation. Yet, Valeria is committed to her husband and believes he's innocent. Despite the naysayers, she embarks on a journey to find the truth, clearing Eustace's name once and for all.
The Law and the Lady is one of Wilkie Collins classic detective novels. It's a timeless tale of perseverance despite the looming judgement of nineteenth century society. The protagonist's unwavering faith and inquisitive nature makes for a compelling read that captivates one's spirit and imagination.
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William Wilkie Collins (1824 - 1889) was an English novelist, playwright and short story writer. His best-known works are The Woman in White (1859), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866) and The Moonstone (1868). The last is considered the first modern English detective novel.
Born into the family of painter William Collins in London, he lived with his family in Italy and France as a child and learned French and Italian. After his first novel, Antonina, was published in 1850, he met Charles Dickens, who became a close friend, mentor and collaborator. Some of Collins's works were first published in Dickens' journals All the Year Round and Household Words and the two collaborated on drama and fiction.
Collins was critical of the institution of marriage and never married; he split his time between Caroline Graves, except for a two-year separation, and his common-law wife Martha Rudd, with whom he had three children.