In 'Heart and Science', Wilkie Collins weaves a tale of manipulation, control, and destruction as Mrs. Gallilee seeks to gain control over her orphaned niece's inheritance, leading to a confrontation with her strong-willed but naive charge, Carmina. Dr. Benjulia's passion for studying diseases of the brain further complicates matters, as he encourages Carmina's life-threatening brain illness for scientific observation. Collins tackles the vivisectionist controversy of his time with a passionate intensity that remains relevant today, making Heart and Science a compelling read for modern audiences.