Discover the foundational masterpiece of the modern detective novel with Wilkie Collins’ ‘The Moonstone’ [Hardcover]. This captivating 19th-century British epistolary novel is a landmark in mystery fiction, widely considered the precursor to suspense and detective genres. First serialized in Charles Dickens’s magazine, ‘The Moonstone’ enchants readers with its intricate plot and groundbreaking narrative structure. Celebrated by literary giants like T. S. Eliot and Dorothy L. Sayers, it offers an unparalleled journey into crime, intrigue, and psychological depth. Add this essential classic to your collection from The Bookish Owl and experience a cornerstone of English literature.

Immerse yourself in Wilkie Collins’s chilling masterpiece, “The Woman In White.” First published in 1859, this gripping mystery novel, a prime example of the “sensation novel” genre, transports you to 1849-1850 through a labyrinth of intrigue. Follow protagonist Walter Hartright as he employs groundbreaking detective techniques, making this an early precursor to modern detective fiction. With a unique narrative structure told by multiple characters, drawing on Collins’s legal expertise, “The Woman In White” is a captivating journey into deception and suspense. Discover a classic of Gothic literature, perfect for fans of historical mysteries and psychological thrillers, available now at The Bookish Owl.