The legacy of Cain
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About this book
At the request of a person who has claims on me that I must not disown, I consent to look back through a long interval of years and to describe events which took place within the walls of an English prison during the earlier period of my appointment as Governor.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 295 readers · 351 pages · ≈ 6 h 30 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The legacy of Cain?
About ≈ 6 h 30 m — 351 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The legacy of Cain?
351 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The legacy of Cain?
It sits on the Mystery, Fiction shelves.
Is The legacy of Cain in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The legacy of Cain take place?
It is set in England.
Who wrote The legacy of Cain?
Wilkie Collins.
Where can I read The legacy of Cain online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
Setting
England
“AT the request of a person who has claims on me that I must not disown, I consent to look back through a long interval of years and to describe events which took place within the walls of an English prison during the earlier period of my appointment as Governor.”