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Books by Wilkie Collins

I can personally recommend the following Collins' works. If you are new to his writing, the following are listed in my personal recommended order of reading: these are the "can't miss" Collins works:
  1. The Moonstone; Paperback; $6.25; See my review
  2. The Woman in White; (The World's Classics); Paperback; $6.25; See my review
  3. No Name ; (The World's Classics); Paperback; $8.95
  4. Man and Wife; (The World's Classics); Paperback; $11.65
  5. The Dead Secret; (The World's Classics); Hardcover (not yet published) See my review
  6. Armadale; (The World's Classics); Paperback; $9.85
  7. Poor Miss Finch; (The World's Classics); Paperback; $9.85
  8. Basil; (The World's Classics); Paperback; $8.05; See my review
  9. The New Magdalen ; (Pocket Classics); Paperback; $9.80 (Special Order)
The following in no special order; in a few cases I have to admit I haven't read the work in question. In my view, they are lesser works than the above, but still well worth reading for Collins enthusiasts:
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Books about Wilkie Collins

The first three are the "must have" books about Collins.

The first is the definitive biography (I'm in the midst of reading this at present, and will write a review to be published here soon). Essential reading for all Collins fans:

This one is fascinating for its revelations of Wilkie Collins' convoluted relationships with women: The following collection of Dickens' letters to Collins is very well worth reading. Alas, Collins' own letters were destroyed at his request when he died. Interesting that Dickens thought "No Name" a better novel than "The Woman in White" And the rest show that Collins is well served by the academic community, I guess. Take your pick. Personally, I'm tempted by the Dorothy Sayers work:
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