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What was the title of Wilkie Collins's first published novel?

  • Antonina

  • The Dead Secret

  • Man and Wife

  • Poor Miss Finch

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The inaugural novel published by English novelist Wilkie Collins in 1850 bears the title "Antonina." Set during the Nika Riots of 532 AD in Constantinople, the book delves into themes of love, betrayal, and political intrigue. "Antonina" showcases Collins's early fascination with historical fiction, paving the way for his subsequent literary success and establishing his reputation as a master of suspense and mystery.
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