Wilkie Collins Women, Property and Propriety [Paperback]

Almost on the centenary of his death, this book studies the novels of Wilkie Collins and attempts to appreciate his representation of Victorian mores. It pays particular attention to Collins' views on sexuality, both male and female, and the laws concerning the distribution of property.Introduction - The Moonstone and Armadale ; The Fallen Leaves - Basil - The Woman in White ; Man and Wife ; No Name ; women in Collins.