Wilkie Collins

Wilkie Collins was a British author born on January 8, 1824, in London, England. He was the son of William Collins, a successful landscape painter, and Harriet Geddes. Collins was educated at home by his mother and later attended a private school in Highbury. Collins began his writing career as a journalist, working for various newspapers and magazines. He published his first book, a collection of poems, in 1844. However, it was his novel "The Woman in White" (1860) that brought him fame and success. The novel was a sensation and is considered one of the first mystery novels in English literature. Collins continued to write successful novels, including "No Name" (1862), "Armadale" (1866), and "The Moonstone" (1868), which is often considered the first detective novel in English literature. His works were known for their intricate plots, vivid characters, and social commentary. In addition to his writing, Collins was also a close friend of Charles Dickens and collaborated with him on several plays. He was also