The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice - Softcover

Collins, Wilkie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 151462429X ISBN 13: 9781514624296

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

In the year 1860, the reputation of Doctor Wybrow as a London physician reached its highest point. It was reported on good authority that he was in receipt of one of the largest incomes derived from the practice of medicine in modern times. One afternoon, towards the close of the London season, the Doctor had just taken his luncheon after a specially hard morning's work in his consulting-room, and with a formidable list of visits to patients at their own houses to fill up the rest of his day—when the servant announced that a lady wished to speak to him. 'Who is she?' the Doctor asked. 'A stranger?'

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About the Author

Wilkie Collins was born in 1824. A close friend and contemporary of Charles Dickens, Collins became one of the best known of Victorian fiction writers. He wrote 25 novels, 50 short stories, 15 plays, and over 100 non-fiction pieces. His work showed the beginnings of detective fiction and horror writing. He died on September 23, 1889.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 151462429X
• ISBN 13: 9781514624296
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100