Armadale
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Summary
The novel «Armadale» by Wilkie Collins tells the story of two young men, Allan Armadale and Oz Armadale, whose destinies intertwine due to the sins of their fathers. Allan Armadale, the son of a man who unknowingly killed another Allan Armadale, his rival, inherits a fortune and moves to England. There, he meets Oz Armadale, the son of the murdered man, and they become friends, unaware of their fathers' past. Central to the plot is Lydia Gwilt, a cunning and ambitious woman who seeks to use them for her own ends. The story is filled with intrigue, secrets, and moral dilemmas, exploring themes of fate, heredity, and redemption.
Date of publication: 22 January 2025
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Genre: Detective