The climax of this novel occurs in a fire where the antagonist attempts to burn a parish registry but is killed in the process. The novel begins with 
The climax of this novel occurs in a fire where the antagonist attempts to burn a parish registry but is killed in the process. The novel begins with the arrival at Limmeridge of a young artist named Walter who is to tutor the sisters Marian and Laura. Laura is betrothed to Percival Glyde, a ruthless swindler intent on stealing her fortune. Following the death of Ann Chatherick, he arranges for her to be buried under his wife's name and his wife to be sent in her place to a mental hospital. Featuring the sinister Count Fosco --for 10 points-- name this novel by Wilkie Collins.
The climax of this novel occurs in a fire where the antagonist attempts to burn a parish registry but is killed in the process.
{Woman in White}