Poor Miss Finch

By: Wilkie Collins

Narrated by: Lucy Scott, Penelope Rawlins, Nigel Pilkington, Georgina Sutton

First published in 1872, Poor Miss Finch tells the story of Lucilla Finch, a young woman who is blind due to an accident. Lucilla lives with her devoted companion, Madame Pratolungo, and fiancé, Oscar Dubourg. However, experimental surgery offers Lucilla the possibility of regaining her sight. Over time a love triangle emerges between Lucilla, Oscar and Oscar’s identical twin, Nugent.

Poor Miss Finch is particularly compelling because of Collins’s exploration of themes such as identity, perception and the consequences of societal expectations. The novel delves into the complexities of human relationships, shedding light on the limitations of superficial appearances. It masterfully weaves together mystery, romance and social commentary.

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The Entire Story is Very Good

There are many things to like in this tale, the innocence of the blind woman and the people around her who truly love her. There is only one thing to dislike which is the excruciating high voice of the child called Jix! The narrator is excellent except for that particular voice. However, the Jix voice is a small price to pay for this engaging tale.