A young woman named Eleanor Strange inherits a mysterious old stone house from a distant relative. Upon her arrival, she discovers that the house has been abandoned for years and is filled with cobwebs and dust. As she begins to clean and restore the house, strange occurrences start to happen, leading Eleanor to suspect that the house may be haunted by a malevolent spirit. She enlists the help of her friend and detective, James Fenimore, to uncover the truth behind the haunting. Together, they unravel a complex web of secrets and lies that surround the house's history, leading to a shocking conclusion.
By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1902 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Historical Fiction