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About The Book: "The Haunted Hotel," penned by Wilkie Collins in 1878, is a classic Victorian-era mystery novel set in a luxurious hotel in Venice, Italy. Within its opulent walls, peculiar and enigmatic incidents unfold. The hotel is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a once-beautiful woman who perished in one of its rooms years ago. The narrative follows various characters associated with the hotel's dark history, including a wealthy couple, a cunning lawyer, a captivating actress, and a mysterious doctor. As the plot advances, hidden truths emerge, interweaving the lives of the characters in a complex tapestry of deceit and betrayal. This gripping tale of mystery and suspense, titled "A Mystery of Modern Venice," captivates readers until the very end. About The Author: William Wilkie Collins (1824–1889), an English novelist and playwright, is renowned for "The Woman in White" (1859) and "The Moonstone" (1868), pioneering the detective novel genre. Born to painter William Collins and Harriet Geddes, he moved to Italy and France at twelve, learning Italian and French. Initially a tea merchant, he gained financial stability by the 1860s. Collins criticized marriage, dividing his time between Caroline Graves and Martha Rudd. Early life saw strict religious upbringing, schooling, and apprenticeship. He began writing in 1843, later studying law, though writing dominated his career. An introduction to Charles Dickens in 1851 shaped their lifelong collaboration. The Title 'The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice written/authored/edited by Wilkie Collins', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121284554 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 292 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Horror, Classic Fiction. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-