My Lady's Money - Wilkie Collins - Bog

My Lady's Money is a novel written by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1877. The story revolves around a wealthy woman named Lady Lydiard, who has recently lost her husband and is now living alone in her country estate. She receives a letter from a distant relative, Mrs. Fosdyke, who claims to have a legal right to a portion of Lady Lydiard's fortune. Lady Lydiard is suspicious of Mrs. Fosdyke's motives and hires a private investigator, Mr. Felix Segrave, to look into the matter.As Mr. Segrave delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal. Lady Lydiard's household staff are all suspects, as are her late husband's business associates. There are also rumors of a hidden treasure that could be the key to the mystery.Along the way, Lady Lydiard and Mr. Segrave form a close bond and work together to solve the case. They encounter many obstacles and setbacks, but ultimately uncover the truth and bring the culprits to justice.My Lady's Money is a classic Victorian-era mystery novel, filled with intrigue, suspense, and complex characters. It is a must-read for fans of Wilkie Collins and anyone who enjoys a good whodunit.He suggested waiting a little before any reply was sent to Paris; and he engaged meanwhile to consult a London solicitor who had great experience in cases of theft, and whose advice might enable them to dispense entirely with the services of the French police.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.