The Legend of Madame Krasinska

In "A Phantom Lover," a short story from the British Library's Tales of the Weird collection by Vernon Lee, wealthy Madame Krasinska attends a ball in a costume that ridicules a tormented artist's muse. After the event, she finds herself engulfed in a deep depression, leading her to question whether the old woman’s spirit is haunting her as retribution for her cruelty. This tale weaves themes of guilt and the supernatural into a compelling narrative.