The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice

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The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice

by Wilkie Collins

EN·~6 hours·34 chapters

Chapters

34 total
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THE HAUNTED HOTEL - A Mystery of Modern Venice - by Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) - (after the edition of Chatto & Windus, London, 1879)

0:34
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THE FIRST PART

0:01
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CHAPTER I

10:01
4

CHAPTER II

13:11
5

CHAPTER III

14:19
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CHAPTER IV

16:10
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THE SECOND PART

0:01
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CHAPTER V

16:30
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CHAPTER VI

14:11
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CHAPTER VII

5:33

Description

A London physician at the height of his reputation is interrupted by a striking, unnamed woman who refuses to leave his consulting room. Her pallid skin, glittering eyes and foreign accent captivate him, hinting at a case that could test his professional skill and curiosity far beyond ordinary ailments. The tension of their brief encounter sets a tone of eerie intrigue, as the doctor feels compelled to listen despite his busy schedule and skepticism.

From this unsettling meeting, the narrative drifts toward a mysterious hotel in modern Venice, where hidden histories and whispered rumors swirl through its corridors. Guests begin to experience odd phenomena that seem linked to the enigmatic stranger, drawing the doctor into a puzzle that blends medical observation with supernatural suspense. As he unravels clues, the story balances Victorian rationality with atmospheric dread, inviting listeners to follow a thoughtful mind into a labyrinth of secrets that may still be breathing behind gilded doors.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (349K characters)

Release date

1994-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Wilkie Collins

Wilkie Collins

1824–1889

A master of suspense before the detective genre fully existed, this Victorian novelist helped shape the modern mystery with The Woman in White and The Moonstone. His stories are famous for their twists, vivid characters, and talent for making readers keep turning pages.

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