Mr Lepel and the Housekeeper

When Mr. Lepel and his friend Mr. Rothsay return from travels, a forgotten Italian play and a quiet country estate draw them into a web of complicated relationships involving a young woman and her admirers. As illness, loyalty, and good intentions intertwine, unforeseen consequences begin to emerge. This story is part of Wilkie Collins' 1887 collection, Little Novels, which features standalone tales filled with mystery, intrigue, and twists.