The Woman in White

Author: Wilkie Collins
Published: 1860
Genres: Fiction, Mystery
Rating: 4.5

Summary
The Woman in White is a Victorian melodrama concerning a mysterious woman in white who bears an uncanny resemblance to the fiancee of Lord Glyde, a sophisticated fortune hunter. First published as a serial between 1859 and 1860, this chronicle of evil, suspense, and villainy is believed to be the first English novel to deal with crime detection.

Review
Great Victorian literature--part mystery, part love story, part adventure. The constant changing of narrative voices helps to move the typically, long-winded Victorian story along at a good pace. The characterizations challenge some of the Victorian hero/heroine stereotypes: a charming, dynamic villian; a heroine with a strong intellect, beautiful figure, and unattractive face.

Notes
This book was a good reminder of why I love Victorian literature so much!