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The Frozen Deep

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I am perhaps being unfair to this author by giving his work only 4 stars, but it is certainly not up to the standard of his classic works "The Woman In White" and "The Moonstone". In his defense, however, I will say that this novella is interesting, for a work that grew out of a play performed by the author and Charles Dickins. It's a typical Victorian melodrama, with coincidences abounding everywhere, and florid speeches and unusual (for our time) actions by the main characters. There really isn't any character development, perhaps because the tale is so short, but you do get into the spirit of the story fairly quickly. It's an entertaining diversion that will keep you occupied for an hour or so.

"The Frozen Deep" is a slight tale by the very excellent 19th century English writer, Wilkie Collins, whose most famous book is "The Moonstone." Collins first wrote this story as a stage play, but when it failed, he rewrote it as a book. It is a quick read, which has the potential to relax, and will most certainly not tax the reader. It's a Victorian romance with a sea adventure thrown in, and one of the characters has some contact with the paranormal. A good book to read quickly while you're looking around for something more substantial.

The Frozen Deep is a novella based on a play that Wilkie Collins write, with changes by Charles Dickens.

It is about a woman and the two men who want her and a trip to the North Pole (Arctic expeditions being big at the time).

The Frozen Deep is much shorter than the Woman in White, or the Moonstone, so it can be read quickly. I especially liked the one scene on the ice, as one of the characters struggles to maintain his control. As is often the case, much of the problems could be avoided if the characters talked to each other, but that wouldn't be much of a story.

The Frozen Deep is an enjoyable read, and worthy addition to your free Kindle library.

If you liked Mr. Collins' other work, give the Frozen Deep a try.

This short novel was so interesting to me because it was orginally a play written by Wilkie Collins and Charles Dickens and was performed all over England, even in front of Queen Victoria. Apparently it was performed to rave reviews and even caused tears in the auience. It was based on stories of Arctic expeditions which was so popular at the time.

Okay, I didn't cry but it was quite a captivating story of Victorian England. The plot involves a lover's triangle. Clara has someone become the love interest of a rather intense sailor named Richard. He assumes they are to be married and leaves on a long trip. Clara has never promised herself to Richard and during his absence falls in love with Frank. When Richard returns and finds his love betrothed to another, he becomes rather crazy and vows revenge on Frank.

As fate would have (or a good plot twist), Richard and Frank are paired up on a sailing expedition to the Arctic. In what has to be the epitome of a Victorian romance, the fate of Frank hangs in the balance as he is stranded on the ice with only Richard to save him.

Again, if you love Victorian English literature, this is truly a delight. Plus, the free Kindle price makes it really hard to pass up. While I was not moved to tears, I did enjoy it

This book is not nearly as good as some of Collins' more well-known works, but it's a nice, easy read that will keep your attention.

Excellent Wilke Collins book. I have loved every thing I have ever read by him. This again is a very enjoyable read. I am so glad that more of his works are becoming available especially on Kindle as my sons bought me one for Christmas and I am enjoying my choice of many classics which I can read for very little money and some for nothing!

This is a heart-wrenching tale of a lover denied, who goes to 'The Frozen Deep' on an exploration trip and keeps his true love's lover alive for her. It is assumed that he will kill him the whole time, however the ending leaves the reader in tears, just as Sydney Carton does when he sacrifices himself for Darnay to let him be with Lucie. Absolutely beautiful, Collins is not given enough credit for the influence his writing had on Dickens's.