Publisher's Synopsis
The Queen of Hearts is a novel written by Wilkie Collins, a prominent 19th century English author. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Lydia Gwilt, who is beautiful, intelligent, and cunning. She is hired as a governess by a wealthy family, but soon becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and betrayal.As the story unfolds, Lydia's true character is revealed, and it becomes clear that she is not the innocent young woman she appears to be. She is a master manipulator, using her charm and intelligence to get what she wants, no matter the cost.The novel is filled with suspense, as Lydia's schemes and machinations threaten to destroy the lives of those around her. The characters are well-drawn and complex, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end.Overall, The Queen of Hearts is a gripping and engaging novel that explores the darker side of human nature. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys suspenseful, character-driven stories.At the last word his voice rose, and he grew restless on a sudden. I saw him shudder on the straw; his withered face became distorted, and he threw up both his hands with a quick hysterical gasp. They struck against the bottom of the manger under which he lay, and the blow awakened him. I had just time to slip through the door and close it before his eyes were fairly open, and his senses his own again.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.
