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Green, Anna Katharine
1846
1935
Rohlfs, Mrs. Charles
Rohlfs, Anna Katharine Green
The Gray Madam
1899
Produced by David Widger
"The Gray Madam" by Anna Katharine Green is a mystery novel written in the late 19th century. This gripping tale revolves around the themes of supernatural encounters, obsession, and the spectral remnants of a troubled life. The narrative introduces us to a couple, Wilbur and Lydia, who experience a profound and unsettling event involving a mysterious woman in gray, leading them into a series of twists that explore the intersection of reality and the supernatural. The story begins with Wilbur, who, while attending to his ailing wife, encounters a strange woman dressed entirely in gray. Both he and his wife see her, which raises questions about her identity and their own perceptions. Shortly after, they learn that a woman named Mrs. Helmuth has died under mysterious circumstances in their apartment. As the plot unfolds, Wilbur becomes increasingly determined to uncover the truth behind the woman he initially thought was a ghost. His investigation reveals a connection to the previous tenants, particularly a woman named Mrs. L'Hommedieu, who shared a tragic history marked by her husband's gambling and eventual abandonment. The climax of the narrative centers around the desperate consequences of hidden secrets and their haunting manifestations, leading to a poignant conclusion that ties together the lives affected by the shadowy figure known as the "Gray Madam." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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