The New Magdalen V1-2: A Novel (1873) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120908988)

The New Magdalen V1-2: A Novel (1873) by Wilkie Collins is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set in Victorian England. The story follows the life of Mercy Merrick, a beautiful and virtuous young woman who is falsely accused of theft and forced to flee her home. Mercy finds refuge in a convent, where she takes on the name of Sister Mary Magdalen and begins a new life as a nun.However, Mercy's past catches up with her when she is recognized by a former lover, the notorious criminal Julian Gray. Gray blackmails Mercy into helping him with his criminal schemes, threatening to reveal her true identity to the world. As Mercy becomes more involved in Gray's criminal activities, she begins to question her own morals and beliefs.Throughout the novel, Collins explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of love to overcome even the darkest of circumstances. The New Magdalen V1-2 is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its intricate plot, vivid characters, and powerful message of hope and redemption.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Wilkie Collins
ISBN-10: 1120908981
ISBN-13: 9781120908988
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2010
Pages: 548
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.11d