What Dreams May Come is a novel by Gertrude Atherton that tells the story of a young woman named Margaret who falls in love with a man named John. The two marry and have a child, but their happiness is short-lived when John dies suddenly. Margaret is devastated and struggles to move on with her life. However, she eventually finds solace in her dreams, where she is able to communicate with John and feel his presence once again. As the novel progresses, Margaret's dreams become more vivid and intense, leading her to question whether they are real or imagined. In the end, Margaret comes to accept that her dreams are a way for her to stay connected to John and find peace in her grief.
By Gertrude Atherton · First published 1903 · Genre: Science Fiction, Romance, Fantasy · 19 chapters