Little Novels is a collection of fourteen short stories by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1887 . Unlike his earlier collections, this volume does not have a connecting narrative frame, but the stories largely revolve around the recurring themes of love, marriage, and the often-complicated social barriers of class and money . The collection showcases Collins's skill across multiple genres, as many of the tales incorporate elements of mystery, the supernatural, and detective fiction. The opening story, "Mrs. Zant and the Ghost," is a supernatural tale in which a widower and his daughter encounter a woman haunted by the spectral presence of her dead husband, who issues a warning that drives the plot . Other notable stories include "Mr. Policeman and the Cook," a detective story of murder and revenge, and "Miss Jeromette and the Clergyman," which also features a chilling supernatural element . The stories in the collection often feature Collins's characteristic plot twists and explorations of unconventional relationships. For example, in "Mr. Lismore and the Widow," a financial arrangement leads to a surprising romantic resolution, and in "Miss Mina and the Groom," a woman shocks society by marrying beneath her station . The collection demonstrates Collins's enduring talent for crafting compelling and inventive narratives in a shorter form, offering a comprehensive showcase of his later writing.

Table of Contents:

• Little Novels. Part 1

• Little Novels. Part 2

• Little Novels. Part 3

• Little Novels. Part 4

• Little Novels. Part 5

• Little Novels. Part 6

• Little Novels. Part 7

• Little Novels. Part 8