Cover of The Woman in White

The Woman in White

by Wilkie Collins

First published
1860
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins is a mystery novel written in 1860. When a young drawing teacher encounters a mysterious woman dressed entirely in white on a London street, he unknowingly steps into a web of secrets and conspiracy. His new position teaching at an English estate draws him deeper into danger as he discovers sinister connections between the strange woman, his beautiful student, and her wealthy fiancé. Identity, deception, and a desperate fight for truth drive this early detective story.

  • Inheritance and succession
  • England
  • Psychological fiction
  • Love stories
  • Country homes
  • Gothic fiction

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #583. The Woman in White on Wikipedia.

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