The novel revolves around Kate Orme, a wealthy and beautiful widow who seeks refuge from her troubled past at the Chapel of St. Drechslein in Switzerland. There, she meets a young priest, Father Anson, who becomes infatuated with her. As their relationship deepens, Kate's dark secrets are slowly revealed, threatening to destroy their bond and the sanctuary they have found together.
By Edith Wharton · First published 1903 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Historical Fiction · 12 chapters