I Say No

""I Say No"" is a novel written by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1884. The story follows the life of a young woman named Emily Brown, who is orphaned and taken in by her wealthy uncle. Emily is a strong-willed and independent woman who refuses to marry for financial gain, despite the pressure put on her by her uncle and society. When her uncle dies, Emily inherits a large fortune and becomes the target of a group of unscrupulous individuals who will stop at nothing to get their hands on her money. Emily must fight to protect her inheritance and navigate the complex web of deceit and betrayal that surrounds her. Along the way, she discovers the true nature of those around her and learns to trust her own instincts. ""I Say No"" is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that explores the themes of greed, love, and the power of the human spirit.As an aid to the vigilance of the sentinel, the door had been left ajar. Through the narrow opening, a creaking of the broad wooden stairs of the old house became audible. In another moment there was silence. An interval passed, and the creaking was heard again. This time, the sound was distant and diminishing. On a sudden it stopped. The midnight silence was disturbed no more.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.