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Blind women -- Fiction Books
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Wilkie Collins
Poor Miss Finch
"Poor Miss Finch" by Wilkie Collins is a novel published in 1872. It follows Lucilla Finch, a young blind woman who falls in love with Oscar Dubourg, her reclusive neighbor. When Oscar's medical treatment leaves him permanently disfigured with blue-grey skin—triggering Lucilla's phobia of dark colors—his charming twin brother Nugent arrives from America. As Lucilla undergoes surgery that may restore her sight, a dangerous deception unfolds involving mistaken identity, manipulation, and a race against time to prevent a disastrous marriage.
Robert J. Sawyer
Wake (First 25,000 words)
"Wake (First 25,000 words)" by Robert J. Sawyer is a novel published in 2009. In this science fiction story, a blind teenager named Caitlin receives an experimental implant to restore her vision. Instead, she gains the ability to visualize the World Wide Web itself. As doctors work to fix her sight, they discover something extraordinary: patterns suggesting an emerging consciousness within the internet. Meanwhile, global crises unfold in China, and a primate researcher makes groundbreaking discoveries about animal intelligence and communication.
Bertrand W. Sinclair
The Hidden Places
"The Hidden Places" by Bertrand W. Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Robert Hollister, a war veteran who has returned home disfigured and grappling with his new identity in a society that shuns him. As he seeks to rebuild his life, the narrative explores themes of isolation, lost love, and the struggle for acceptance. At the start of the novel, Hollister is engulfed in despair, reflecting on his past while confronting the stark changes in his life following World War I. His disfigurement troubles him greatly, evoking feelings of alienation and abandonment, especially after discovering that his wife, Myra, has moved on to another life without him. The opening chapters vividly illustrate his psychological torment, showcasing his inner conflicts as he navigates his memories of the war, the loss of his wife, and the harsh realities of a changed world. As Hollister journeys into the wilderness of British Columbia, he contemplates not only the physical challenges before him but also the emotional turmoil stemming from his past and his desperate want for connection.
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