Armadale by Wilkie Collins, Fiction, Classics, Suspense

Set in the German spa town of Wildbad, the narrative revolves around Mr. Neal, tasked with transcribing the deathbed confession of Allan Armadale. The confession reveals a dark tale of betrayal, as Allan recounts his murder of his disinherited namesake, who deceitfully married his betrothed. The confession is intended for Allan's son to discover when he reaches maturity, intertwining themes of legacy, guilt, and the consequences of past actions.