The story revolves around a mysterious murder that takes place on a dark and stormy night in a small town. The victim is a wealthy and reclusive old man who was disliked by the community. Suspicion falls on his nephew, who stands to gain from the old man's death. However, as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and the truth behind the murder is far more complex and surprising than initially thought.
By Elizabeth Gaskell · First published 1863 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Victorian Literature, Romance · 16 chapters