Naisen haamu: Mysterio neljässä kertomuksessa by Wilkie Collins

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Naisen haamu: Mysterio neljässä kertomuksessa by Wilkie Collins is a collection of mystery tales written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the character Percy Fairbank, who finds himself in a precarious situation with his wife while they are in a foreign land, leading to an unexpected encounter with a mysterious figure. Themes of love, danger, and supernatural elements intertwine, promising readers an intriguing exploration of human emotions and the uncanny. The opening of the book introduces Percy Fairbank, an English gentleman, who is stranded in a deserted courtyard with his wife, Alicia, and a lame horse. Struggling with the absence of help, Percy reflects on their lives and marriage, revealing a sense of unease and an unsettling atmosphere. The tension escalates when they encounter Francis Rawen, an odd man whose strange dreams hint at darker secrets. As the story unfolds, his inexplicable fear and prior experiences set the stage for suspenseful occurrences, leaving readers curious about the intertwined destinies of the characters and the unfolding mystery surrounding Rawen’s past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)