The Woman in White, a pioneering mystery novel by Wilkie Collins, features Walter Hartright, a young art teacher who encounters a distressed woman in white. As he aids her, he discovers she has escaped from an asylum, showcasing early detective fiction elements. Collins is renowned for his contributions to the sensation novel genre.
The Woman in White, a pioneering mystery novel by Wilkie Collins, features Walter Hartright, a young art teacher who encounters a distressed woman in white. As he aids her, he discovers she has escaped from an asylum, showcasing early detective fiction elements. Collins is renowned for his contributions to the sensation novel genre.