The Queen of Hearts is a novel written by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1859. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Gertrude, who is married to a doctor named Edward. Edward's best friend and business partner, Francis, is in love with Gertrude, and their relationship becomes complicated when Gertrude falls ill and Francis is called upon to treat her. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed and tensions rise between the three main characters. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and the consequences of keeping secrets. The Queen of Hearts is known for its intricate plot and well-developed characters. It is considered one of Collins' lesser-known works, but is still highly regarded by fans of Victorian literature. The novel is written in Collins' signature style, with vivid descriptions, complex plot twists, and a focus on social issues of the time.At the last word his voice rose, and he grew restless on a sudden. I saw him shudder on the straw; his withered face became distorted, and he threw up both his hands with a quick hysterical gasp. They struck against the bottom of the manger under which he lay, and the blow awakened him. I had just time to slip through the door and close it before his eyes were fairly open, and his senses his own again.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.