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The Devil's Spectacles
Written by Wilkie Collins
Narrated by Cathy Dobson
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About this audiobook
The Devil's Spectacles is perhaps Wilkie Collins' most unusual and bizarre tale. It tells the story of Alfred, a young landed gentleman who is given by Septimus Notman, a sailor on his deathbed, a pair of unusual spectacles. These, Septimus had received from the Devil in person, under most unusual circumstances.
The spectacles have strange supernatural powers, enabling the wearer to see the thoughts and emotions of others around him. Septimus advises Alfred to deploy the Devil's spectacles to unravel a complex love situation in which he currently finds himself. The results are not in the least what Alfred expects....
The spectacles have strange supernatural powers, enabling the wearer to see the thoughts and emotions of others around him. Septimus advises Alfred to deploy the Devil's spectacles to unravel a complex love situation in which he currently finds himself. The results are not in the least what Alfred expects....
Author
Wilkie Collins
William Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. He wrote 30 novels, more than 60 short stories, 14 plays, and more than 100 essays. His best-known works are The Woman in White and The Moonstone.
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Reviews for The Devil's Spectacles
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love to read about society in those times - Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors. I've also read a lot of Charles Dickens' work and I've read a couple of other stories from Wilkie Collins. I hope there are more in the library here - I love to re-read ofd favorites.