The story revolves around a woman who becomes trapped in her husband's country house during a severe snowstorm. As the storm intensifies, she begins to feel increasingly isolated and anxious, leading to a dramatic confrontation with her husband that exposes the underlying tensions in their marriage. Through this narrative, the author explores themes of marital discord, emotional repression, and the constraints placed on women during the early 20th century.
By Edith Wharton · First published 1911 · Genre: Mystery, Psychological Fiction, Gothic Fiction · 7 chapters