Victorian literature is often characterized by its focus on realism, social issues, and the exploration of human nature, rather than Romanticism and Idealism.

Arthur Conan Doyle is widely regarded as the father of the detective novel, having created the legendary character Sherlock Holmes.

Oliver Twist is a compelling novel by Charles Dickens that delves into the harsh realities of Victorian London and the life of an orphan boy.

Thornfield Hall is the name of Mr. Rochester's estate in Charlotte Brontë's "Jane Eyre".

Tess of the d'Urbervilles is a powerful novel by Thomas Hardy that examines the struggles and misfortunes of Tess Durbeyfield.

Oscar Wilde is the author of "The Picture of Dorian Gray", a novel that delves into the complexities of morality and the pursuit of beauty.

Treasure Island is a classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson that follows Jim Hawkins' journey to find buried treasure.

Abraham Van Helsing is the vampire hunter who leads the fight against Dracula in Bram Stoker's novel.

The Time Machine is a groundbreaking science fiction novel by H.G. Wells that introduces the idea of time travel.

Tertius Lydgate is the idealistic young doctor in George Eliot's "Middlemarch" who faces challenges in his personal and professional life.

The Warden is a satirical novel by Anthony Trollope that critiques the hypocrisy and corruption within the Church of England.

Milton is the industrial town in Elizabeth Gaskell's "North and South" where Margaret Hale experiences the harsh realities of factory life.

Hereward the Wake is a historical novel by Charles Kingsley that follows the adventures of the legendary outlaw Hereward the Wake during the English Civil War.

The Moonstone is the valuable diamond that is stolen and becomes the central mystery in Wilkie Collins' novel of the same name.

Frankenstein is Mary Shelley's groundbreaking novel that explores the ethical and moral implications of scientific advancements.