The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice: Annotated & Illustrated

This Annotated & Illustrated Edition Includes:A thoughtful historical introduction exploring the novel’s background, Victorian context, and literary significanceInsights into Wilkie Collins, Victorian society, and sensation fictionHistorical annotations to enrich understanding of language, customs, and themesBeautiful illustrations inspired by the characters, settings, and atmosphere of the storyThe complete original 1878 text, carefully preserved for modern readersA beautiful Venetian hotel. A troubling death. A mystery cloaked in secrets, suspicion, and shadows.First published in 1878, The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice is one of Wilkie Collins’s most atmospheric and compelling novels, blending psychological suspense, gothic intrigue, and Victorian mystery against the haunting beauty of Venice.When a wealthy English nobleman dies under troubling circumstances, whispers of scandal begin to circulate. Soon, the grand Venetian hotel tied to the tragedy gains a sinister reputation, as strange events, hidden motives, and long-buried secrets begin to emerge. Is the danger supernatural, or all too human? In true Wilkie Collins fashion, appearances deceive, motives remain hidden, and the truth unfolds with masterful suspense.Though often overshadowed by The Woman in White and The Moonstone, many readers consider The Haunted Hotel one of Collins’s most entertaining shorter novels, admired for its richly atmospheric setting, elegant mystery, and psychological depth.Perfect for lovers of Victorian classics, gothic suspense, historical mysteries, and beautifully produced literary editions, The Haunted Hotel invites readers into a world of elegant intrigue where nothing is quite as it seems.Step into candlelit Venice and discover one of Wilkie Collins’s hidden gems.Scroll up and ‘BUY NOW’! Read more