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By: Wilkie Collins (1824-1889)
Poor Miss Finch is a suspenseful and thrilling novel by Wilkie Collins that follows the complicated lives of two sisters, Lucilla and Iris Finch. Lucilla, who is blind, undergoes surgery to restore her sight, and her once estranged suitor, Oscar Dubourg, returns to win her affection once again. However, as Lucilla struggles to adjust to her new sense of sight, dark secrets from the past threaten to tear her world apart.
Collins expertly builds tension and suspense throughout the novel, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as mysteries unravel and relationships are tested. The characters are well-developed and complex, making it easy for readers to become emotionally invested in their fates.
The themes of love, sacrifice, and deceit are explored in depth, adding layers of complexity to the already gripping plot. Collins masterfully weaves together multiple storylines to create a compelling and engaging narrative that is sure to keep readers hooked until the very end.
Overall, Poor Miss Finch is a captivating and enthralling read that will appeal to fans of mystery and suspense. Collins’s skillful storytelling and intricate plot twists make this novel a must-read for anyone looking for a captivating tale of love and betrayal.
Book Description:
“Poor Miss Finch.” That is what everyone calls the courageous protagonist of this book. In other words, “poor thing, she’s blind, isn’t it awful?” Ha! Lucilla Finch is the wisest of all the characters, in spite of, and perhaps because of, her blindness. This story is about her trials, tribulations and triumphs. She reminds me of myself. Not the falling recklessly in love and being pulled this way and that by foolish young men and mad old doctors. I mean that, like her, I’m blind and proud of it! (Introduction by Sandra G)
