The Dead Secret

By: Wilkie Collins

Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton

A masterful blend of Gothic drama and romance, Wilkie Collins' mystery novel is an exploration of illegitimacy and inheritance. Set in Cornwall, the plot foreshadows The Woman in White with its themes of doubtful identity and deception and involves a broad array of characters. The "secret" of the book's title is the true parentage of the book's heroine, Rosamond Treverton, which has been written down and kept in an unused room at Porthgenna Tower. This is where, 20 years later, much of the novel's action is set.

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Not one of Collins’ best but still very good!

I have read most of Wilkie Collins’ novels and while I enjoyed this very much, I would not say it is one of his better novels. But please, read it nonetheless because it is a lovely story and his use of language is like no others.

Another masterpiece from Collins

What can be said about this novel other than it does not disappoint. It is another masterpiece of Wilkie Collins. If you have never read Wilkie Collins, I suggest you start with Woman and White, no name, an Armadale followed by this. All of his novels are beautifully written and engrossing.

What a lovely story

Don’t let the title fool you. This is a beautiful story one not to miss.
I didn’t want the book to end .

This is one of my favorite books of Wilkie Collins, but it seems I say that about everyone I read

Wilkie Collins is one of the greats

I discovered him only a few years ago, on my own. He's not taught in American high schools or even colleges, but his work is terrifically entertaining and alive. What colorful prose. Nicholas Boulton is the perfect reader for Collins.

Wilkie Collins is an excellent story teller

Wilkie Collins having practiced as a playwright is a genius at sentence construction which contributes to excellent descriptions and dynamic dialogue. I love his books.
This narrator’s voice is pleasant and cheerfully English without being pretentious. He portrays different accents of the characters which Jaffa to the richness of the story. This book was written to be read aloud. A great listen.