The Woman in White

A mysterious woman. A chilling secret. A story that changed the course of detective fiction.

When Walter Hartright encounters a spectral woman dressed all in white on a moonlit London road, he steps into a web of deceit, betrayal, and psychological suspense that will alter his life forever. With its unforgettable villains, shocking revelations, and relentless atmosphere of dread, The Woman in White is considered one of the very first—and finest—Gothic detective novels ever written.

Why readers love it:

Pioneering suspense. Collins blends romance, crime, and Gothic horror into a genre-defining masterpiece.

Unforgettable atmosphere. Every scene hums with tension—from country estates to shadowy asylums.

Psychological depth. Characters wrestle with obsession, greed, love, and the haunting weight of secrets.

Praised across generations

First published in 1859, The Woman in White captivated Victorian readers with serialized cliffhangers and has never lost its grip on audiences. Hailed by critics as Wilkie Collins's finest achievement, it stands alongside the works of Charles Dickens and Edgar Allan Poe as a cornerstone of modern mystery fiction.

Step into the shadows and uncover one of the most gripping mysteries in classic literature.

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