My Lady's Money / Black Robe by Wilkie Collins..This edition binds together two of Wilkie Collins' classic novels: My Lady's Money and Black Robe My Lady's Money (1877) A £500 bank note is stolen from a letter that was to be sent by rich widow Lady Lydiard. Her adopted daughter, Isabel, nephew Felix Sweetsir; steward Robert Moody; and horse-breeder Alfred Hardyman are all in the vicinity.
Most of the suspicion rests on Isabel, however, and she must keep a low profile in the presence of a maiden aunt until the mystery is solve. My Lady's Money is considered one of Wilkie Collins' earliest "sensationalist" mystery books.
The Black Robe
Romayne and Major Hynd are in Bologne to visit Romayne's dying aunt when they join a card game. An argument ensues, Romayne is challenged to a duel and accidentally kills his opponent. The screams from the man's brother haunt Romayne for the remainder of his days.
