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The Two Destinies

By: Wilkie Collins
Narrated by: Samuel West
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 In this late romantic novel, the author explores the powers of telepathy while telling a skilful tale that interweaves suspense with the familiar ingredients of Victorian melodrama.©2014 Audible, Inc. (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Historical Fiction Heartfelt
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I am a Wilkie Collins fan, but perhaps this is the book I have liked the least. Not the usual lightness of touch and humour he uses, except for one excellent character, Mr McGlue the doctor. Feels quite long and hard going despite the short length, though still a well crafted book with the usual vaguely supernatural twist

Not my favourite Collins

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I've read a few by Wilkie Collins and have enjoyed them all. This story was unexpected (I didn't read the summary or reviews, only listened to the sample to make sure I could tolerate the narrator!). I loved the gentle pace combined with the wonderfully commanding yet soft narration. Classic escapism!

An unusual and enjoyable story.

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A twisting tale of Life, loneliness and Love. A must listen. Genuinely lovely plot with an almost never realised ending.

Another superb story from Wilkie Collins

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I enjoyed this book immensely. Collins creates a very convoluted plot which maintains interest and a desire to see a conclusion. He writes so elegantly and with passion and his characters described in detail making them credible. I’m always sorry when his novels come to an end.

Very typical of one of my favourite authors.

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I very much enjoy the author's work but this story was unbelievable. The story was written with Collin's useful flair and it is wonderfully narrated.
The coincidental ghostly visions were clumsy. Mary's "love", and even with society's rules of the time, refusal to marry her "love" came across as mercenary, that is until she discovers the momento from their childhood. How come neither asked about their early life? If they had of course it would be a much shortened story. Mary's child was untypical of the times and precocious.

Difficult to believe

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