The Woman in Black

Interesting Facts

• The book is written in the style of a gothic novel and is one of the most famous modern ghost stories.
• The novel is set in the early 20th century in the fictional English village of Crythin Gifford.
• The main character, Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor, travels to a remote house to settle the papers of a deceased client but encounters paranormal phenomena.
• The house where the events occur is called Eel Marsh House and is surrounded by marshes, adding to the atmosphere of isolation and horror.
• The ghost of the woman in black appears when a child in the village is about to die, creating constant tension and fear.
• The book has been adapted into several stage productions, one of which became one of the longest-running in West End history.
• In 2012, a film adaptation starring Daniel Radcliffe was released, receiving positive reviews and commercial success.