Two women in a library
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Two women in a library
An illustration accompanying an extract from Wilkie Collins book, The Law and the Lady. The caption reads: She approached me, with the tongs in one hand, and with a plainly-bound volume in the other. " Is that the book?" she said. " Open it and see" I took the book from her
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1874 Accompanying Collins Extract L Aw Tongs Wilkie
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This evocative illustration accompanies an extract from Wilkie Collins' classic novel, "The Law and the Lady," published in 1874. The scene depicts two women in a grand, historic library, engrossed in the serious business of examining a book. In the foreground, one woman, dressed in a Victorian-era gown and holding a pair of tongs, presents a plainly-bound volume to the other. With a look of intense concentration, she asks, "Is that the book?" Her companion, also in period attire, takes the book from her and opens it to check its contents. The library setting is rich in detail, with tall, ornate shelves filled with leather-bound volumes, intricate woodwork, and large windows letting in soft, natural light. The women's expressions convey a sense of determination and focus, as they delve into the pages of the book, no doubt seeking answers to their questions or unraveling the mysteries of the story. Collins' novel, a complex tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue, was a popular sensation in its time and remains a beloved classic of Victorian literature. This illustration captures the essence of the era and the experience of reading, transporting us back to a time when the written word held the power to captivate and inspire.
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