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The legacy of Cain: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The legacy of Cain by Wilkie Collins — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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At the request of a person who has claims on me that I must not disown, I consent to look back through a long interval of years and to describe events which took place within the walls of an English prison during the earlier period of my appointment as Governor.

Quick facts about The legacy of Cain

  • Title: The legacy of Cain
  • Author: Wilkie Collins
  • First published: 1859
  • Genre: fiction, fathers and daughters, clergy in fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL176076W

Where to read The legacy of Cain

The legacy of Cain by Wilkie Collins is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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What is The legacy of Cain about?

At the request of a person who has claims on me that I must not disown, I consent to look back through a long interval of years and to describe events which took place within the walls of an English prison during the earlier period of my appointment as Governor..

Who wrote The legacy of Cain?

The legacy of Cain was written by Wilkie Collins.

When was The legacy of Cain published?

The legacy of Cain was first published in 1859.

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