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The story opens with a family catastrophe that deprives two sisters of their expected fortune after a long-concealed fact about their birth comes to light. From the moment the secret is disclosed, the narrative traces the practical and moral consequences as one sister, Magdalen, confronts social stigma and legal barriers, mounting a determined campaign of self-reliance and stratagems to protect and recover what was lost. The plot interleaves suspense with moments of comic contrast among secondary figures, and the structure intentionally reveals key information early so the reader follows the means by which foretold events are brought about.

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Title: No Name

Author: Wilkie Collins

Release date: March 18, 2006 [eBook #1438]
Most recently updated: October 29, 2024

Language: English

Credits: Produced by James Rusk and David Widger

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No Name

by Wilkie Collins

Contents

PREFACE.
THE FIRST SCENE.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
CHAPTER XI.
CHAPTER XII.
CHAPTER XIII.
CHAPTER XIV.
CHAPTER XV.
BETWEEN THE SCENES.
THE SECOND SCENE.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
BETWEEN THE SCENES.
THE THIRD SCENE.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
BETWEEN THE SCENES.
THE FOURTH SCENE.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
CHAPTER XI.
CHAPTER XII.
CHAPTER XIII.
CHAPTER XIV.
BETWEEN THE SCENES.
THE FIFTH SCENE.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
BETWEEN THE SCENES.
THE SIXTH SCENE.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
BETWEEN THE SCENES.
THE SEVENTH SCENE.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
BETWEEN THE SCENES.
THE LAST SCENE.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.

TO

FRANCIS CARR BEARD;
(FELLOW OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND)

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE TIME
WHEN THE CLOSING SCENES OF THIS STORY WERE WRITTEN.