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The Black Robe follows the somber trials of the Dowager Lady Berrick, a woman caught between societal expectations and personal conviction. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the narrative delves into manβwoman relationships, religious devotion, and the nuances of Jewish life, weaving mystery and moral conflict into a classic literary frame.
First publish date: 1881
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Wilkie Collins
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