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Withdrawn, uneducated and unloved, Frederick collects butterflies and takes photographs. He is obsessed with a beautiful stranger, the art student Miranda. When he wins the pools he buys a remote Sussex house and calmly abducts Miranda, believing she will grow to love him in time.
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If you're drawn to stories that delve into the dark corners of obsession and unrequited love, The Collector might resonate with you. Frederick's quiet, unsettling world and his singular focus on Miranda create an intense atmosphere that keeps readers captivated. It's a haunting exploration of how loneliness can distort perception and drive desperate actions.
