This Gothic heroine was so popular that Wilkie Collins received letters from male fans asking him for the name of the woman the character was based on, so they could propose to her.
- Rachel Verinder
- Laura Fairlie
- Rosanna Spearman
- Marian Halcombe
Answer
The correct answer is D) Marian Halcombe.
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