The Woman in White

When art teacher Walter Hartright meets a frightened woman dressed entirely in white, her cryptic warnings hint at a hidden conspiracy. Soon after, Walter arrives at a country estate where he becomes entangled in the lives of two sisters—one gentle and trusting, the other sharp and perceptive—both surrounded by secrets they don't fully understand. As strange events unfold and powerful enemies begin to close in, a web of deception, identity theft, and betrayal slowly emerges. To uncover the truth, Walter and his allies must challenge the authority and corruption of men who believe they are untouchable. Wilkie Collins was a pioneering Victorian writer and a close friend of Charles Dickens. Widely regarded as one of the founders of the modern detective and sensation novel, Collins became famous for his intricate plots and memorable characters. First published in 1859, The Woman in White remains his most celebrated work and a landmark in the history of mystery fiction.