Jezebel’s Daughter

Jezebel’s Daughter is a thrilling novel by Wilkie Collins, published in 1880. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young woman named Madame Fontaine, who is a widow and a former actress. Madame Fontaine is a cunning and manipulative woman who is determined to secure her financial future by any means necessary.When Madame Fontaine’s stepson, Noel Vanstone, inherits a large fortune, she sets her sights on him and his inheritance. She uses her beauty and charm to win his trust and then begins to plot against him. Madame Fontaine is aided in her schemes by her daughter, Magdalen, who is equally devious and determined to help her mother.As the plot thickens, Magdalen becomes the central character and the story takes a surprising turn. She is torn between her loyalty to her mother and her growing feelings for Noel. Magdalen’s character is complex and intriguing, and the reader is left wondering what her true motives are.Jezebel’s Daughter is a gripping tale of deception, betrayal, and revenge. Collins’ writing is masterful, and he keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. The novel is also notable for its strong female characters, who are both cunning and intelligent. Overall, Jezebel’s Daughter is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.After no very long reflection, I decided that my best course would be to severely caution Joseph, and to say nothing to the partners of what had happened--for the present, at least. I should certainly do mischief, by setting the two old friends at variance again on the subject of the widow, if I spoke; to say nothing (as another result) of the likelihood of Joseph’s dismissal by Mr. Keller. Actuated by these reasonable considerations, I am bound frankly to add that I must have felt some vague misgivings as well. Otherwise, why did I carefully examine Mr. Keller’s room (before I returned to the theater), without any distinct idea of any conceivable discovery that I might make?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.