
THE HAUNTED HOTEL - A Mystery of Modern Venice - by Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) - (after the edition of Chatto & Windus, London, 1879)
THE FIRST PART
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
THE SECOND PART
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
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.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (349K characters)
Release date
1994-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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