Satan Absolved: A Victorian Mystery

By Blunt Wilfrid Scawen

"Satan Absolved: A Victorian Mystery" is a short story by prolific British author Wilkie Collins. It revolves around a mysterious figure known as "the Stranger" who bears a striking resemblance to the biblical character Satan. The story follows his interactions with a young girl and a group of clergymen, leading to a shocking revelation about the true nature of the Stranger.