Jezebel's Daughter

Based on a 1858 play called "e;Red Vial"e;, Collins' "e;Jezebel's Daughter"e; is a tale of mystery, betrayal, and misguided trust revolving around Mrs. Fontaine, a nefarious widow who employs her late husband's poisons and remedies to manipulate those around her. A thrilling and engaging novel with obvious parallels to modern detective fiction, this book is recommended for fans of such literature, and it constitutes a must-have for collectors of Collins' work. Many antiquarian books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing "e;Jezebel's Daughter"e; now in an affordable, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.