THE LEGACY OF CAIN by Wilkie Collins
Donohue, Henneberry & Co. (1899)
Condition: Near Very Good

Like Collins' most famous book, THE MOONSTONE, this is a crime novel ("a novel of criminality and genetics"). It also demonstrates he was adept as a comic writer. Originally published in 1888, THE LEGACY OF CAIN was the last novel Collins completed before his death. The book isn't dated, but, using the "Lucille Project" website, I've pinpointed the publication date to 1899. The lower corners are frayed, the top corners slightly bumped and the spine is cocked; otherwise, the book is in nice shape (no tears or writing detected). A scarce edition.