The King of Inventors

Catherine Peters delves into the multifaceted life of Wilkie Collins, a prominent figure among Victorian "Sensation" novelists. Renowned for works like The Woman in White and The Moonstone, Collins was a close associate of literary giants such as Dickens and the Pre-Raphaelites. While he was admired for his charm and sociability, he struggled with addiction and personal turmoil. His provocative novels exposed the darker aspects of Victorian society, reflecting his own tumultuous relationships and unconventional family life, challenging societal norms of his time.