The Woman in White (Tales of Mystery and The Supernatural)

The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins features an introduction and notes by Scott Brewster of the University of Central Lancashire. This edition is part of the Tales of Mystery and The Supernatural series.

Key details

• Author: Wilkie Collins
• Introduction and notes by Scott Brewster, University of Central Lancashire
• Series: Tales of Mystery and The Supernatural

Synopsis

Wilkie Collins is presented here as a master of mystery, and The Woman in White is described as his first excursion into the genre. The story begins when Walter Hartright encounters a solitary, terrified and beautiful woman dressed in white on a moonlit night in north London, and feels compelled to uncover the reason for her distress.

The plot is described as intricate and populated by a finely characterised cast, including the peevish invalid Mr Fairlie, the corpulent villain Count Fosco, and the enigmatic woman in white.