The Legacy of Cain by Wilkie Collins
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"The Legacy of Cain" by Wilkie Collins is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book opens with a narrative set within the grim confines of an English prison, examining the moral complexities surrounding a convicted murderess known simply as The Prisoner. As the opening chapters unfold, the story grapples with themes of justice, repentance, and the nature of evil, while shedding light on the lives of several key characters,
including a compassionate chaplain, a conflicted governor, and the condemned woman herself. The beginning of the novel introduces us to the prison governor, who reflects on the events leading up to the execution of a woman who has killed her husband—a man whose flaws and failings are also revealed. The narrative delves into the psychological turmoil experienced by The Prisoner, her interactions with the chaplain and a visiting minister, as well as her maternal instincts as she confronts the reality of her impending death and the fate of her young daughter. The tension builds as the characters navigate their responsibilities and emotions against the backdrop of impending doom, setting the stage for a stirring exploration of guilt, redemption, and the legacy of one's actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Legacy of Cain |
| Credits | Produced by James Rusk, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Children of women prisoners -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adopted children -- Fiction |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Romantic suspense fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1975 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 606 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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