The Haunted Woman by David Lindsay
The novel follows the story of a woman named Mary, who is haunted by a mysterious figure. She is desperate to find out who this figure is and why it is haunting her. She is also desperate to find out why her husband, who has been missing for some time, has not returned. Mary's search leads her to a mysterious manor house, where she discovers a secret society of occultists. She soon finds herself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the mysterious figure, as she attempts to uncover the truth about her husband's disappearance. The novel is a gripping psychological thriller, exploring themes of identity, the supernatural, and the power of the mind. It is a classic of the horror genre, and is considered to be one of Lindsay's best works.
By David Lindsay · First published 1922 · Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Horror · 20 chapters
Contents
- Chapter 1: Marshall Returns from America
- Chapter 2: The Visit to Runhill Court
- Chapter 3: In the Upstairs Corridor
- Chapter 4: The Legend of Ulf's Tower
- Chapter 5: Isbel Sees Herself
- Chapter 6: Judge Appears on the Scene
- Chapter 7: The Dinner-party
- Chapter 8: The Picnic
- Chapter 9: What Happened in the Second Room
- Chapter 10: Blanche Speaks Out
- Chapter 11: Isbel Visits Worthing
- Chapter 12: Mrs. Richborough's Errand
- Chapter 13: The Lunch at the Metropole
- Chapter 14: In the Second Chamber Again
- Chapter 15: The Music of Spring
- Chapter 16: The Musician Departs
- Chapter 17: In the Twilight
- Chapter 18: A Catastrophe
- Chapter 19: The Flash of Day
- Chapter 20: Marshall's Journey