{"product_id":"wilkie-collins-collection-armadale-illustrated-unforgettable-classic-series-adeptios-vintage-edition-paperback","title":"Wilkie Collins Collection - Armadale - Illustrated: Unforgettable Classic Series - Adeptio's Vintage Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilkie Collins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a new edition, \u003cem\u003eAdeptio's Vintage Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, of Wilkie Collins's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eArmadale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally published in 1874 by Harper \u0026amp; Brothers Publishers, of New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of Adeptio's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnforgettable Classic Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is not a facsimile reprint. Obvious typographical errors have been carefully corrected and the entire text has been reset and redesigned by Adeptio Editions to enhance readability, while respecting the original edition. The eBook edition was designed in an elegant style and set to take full advantage of the readers' devices. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eArmadale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of Collins's masterpieces and helped establish Collins's reputation throughout the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilkie Collins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, born William Wilkie Collins (January 8, 1824-September 23, 1889) was an English novelist, playwright and short story writer best known for \u003cem\u003eThe Woman in White\u003c\/em\u003e (1859) and \u003cem\u003eThe Moonstone\u003c\/em\u003e (1868). The last has been called the first modern English detective novel. Born to the family of a painter, William Collins, in London, he grew up in Italy and France, learning French and Italian. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollins was born in Marylebone, London, the son of a well-known Royal Academician landscape painter, William Collins and his wife, Harriet Geddes. Named after his father, he swiftly became known by his middle name, which honored his godfather, David Wilkie. Wilkie and his brother, Charles, received their early education from their mother at home. The Collins family were deeply religious, and Collins's mother enforced strict church attendance on her sons, which Wilkie disliked. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1840 the family moved to 85 Oxford Terrace, Bayswater. In late 1840, he left school and was apprenticed as a clerk to the firm of tea merchants Antrobus \u0026amp; Co, owned by a friend of Wilkie's father. He disliked his clerical work but remained employed by the company for more than five years. He managed to complete his legal studies and be called to the bar in 1851. Though he never formally practiced, he used his legal knowledge in many of his novels. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter his first published novel, he met Charles Dickens, who became a close friend and mentor. Some of Collins's works appeared first in Dickens's journals \u003cem\u003eAll the Year Round and Household Words\u003c\/em\u003e and they collaborated on drama and fiction. Collins achieved financial stability and an international following with his best-known works in the 1860s, but began suffering from gout. Taking opium for the pain grew into an addiction. He died in Marylebone, London, on September 23, 1889.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilkie Collins wrote many treasured best-sellers-among them \u003cem\u003eBasil\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHide and Seek\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Woman in White\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNo Name\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eArmadale\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Moonstone\u003c\/em\u003e, -all published by Adeptio Editions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 604\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.34 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52543837176115,"sku":"9798645327224","price":42.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/SkpTb3F0TFRTY3crNlBJMTBpRUtTQT09.webp?v=1760943485","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/wilkie-collins-collection-armadale-illustrated-unforgettable-classic-series-adeptios-vintage-edition-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}