Vera

In this haunting tale, Lucy Entwhistle and Everard Wemyss, both healing from past sorrows, quickly find love amidst the lingering shadow of Wemyss's late wife, Vera, whose mysterious death casts doubt over their happiness. As the couple returns home after marrying, Lucy grapples with her growing unease about Vera's fate and the unsettling expectations of her husband, illustrating a dark exploration of emotional and intellectual submission within their relationship. This story is regarded as a significant work by the author, offering a chilling perspective on love and power dynamics in marriage.