The Guilty River by Wilkie Collins is a captivating and thrilling novel that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story is filled with suspense, mystery, and romance, making it a truly engaging read.

The characters are well-developed and complex, each facing their own struggles and dilemmas as they navigate the treacherous waters of love and betrayal. The plot is full of twists and turns, keeping you guessing until the very end.

Collins’ writing is superb, creating a vivid and atmospheric setting that draws you into the world of the story. The pacing is excellent, and the tension builds steadily throughout the narrative, making it difficult to put the book down.

Overall, The Guilty River is a fantastic novel that is sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction, mystery, and suspense. Collins’ intricate storytelling and compelling characters make for a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience.

Book Description:
After his father’s death Gerard Roylake returns from Germany to take up his inheritance at Trimley Deen. On one evening he meets his childhood friend, Cristel Toller. They fall in love, but there is a crux. A deaf man, called The Lodger is obsessed with Cristel. He invites Gerard to tea with evil intentions… and Gerard accepts the invitation.

The book is written in the first person and tells the story from Gerard's point of view.