Wilkie Collins

Wilkie Collins

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Wilkie Collins was a British novelist and playwright, acclaimed for his pioneering contributions to the mystery and detective fiction genres. His most famous works, including 'The Woman in White' and 'The Moonstone', are characterized by intricate plots and strong, complex female characters, establishing him as a key figure in Victorian literature.

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Wilkie Collins is noted for his book No Name, which Richard Osman recently read.

‘My cats are the first thing I would save from danger. Apart from my wife of course’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-12
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My favourite writers are Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins.

lots of misdirection before the final reveal’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-08
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Wilkie Collins used his northern experiences while writing The Woman in White.

Where tourists seldom tread, part 16: a trio of small historic cities | United Kingdom holidays
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
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