The Woman in White

"The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins is a Victorian-era mystery that starts with Walter Hartright, a drawing teacher's, unsettling encounter with a strange woman dressed in white. Late one night, while on his way to visit family, Walter meets this woman, sparking questions about her identity and why she's alone on a dark road. He learns she has escaped from an asylum, adding to the mystery. Walter then heads to Limmeridge House to teach drawing to two young women, setting the scene for tangled relationships and concealed secrets. The story then unfolds from multiple points of view, full of suspense and explores complex human relationships, weaving a gothic narrative that reflects the societal norms of the time.