The Haunted Hotel By Wilkie Collins The Haunted Hotel begins with a dark and mysterious atmosphere. Countess Narona, a strange and intense woman, is about to marry Lord Montbarry, a wealthy Englishman. But soon after their marriage, Lord Montbarry suddenly dies under suspicious circumstances while they are staying in a grand Venetian palace that has been turned into a hotel. His former fiancée, Agnes Lockwood, becomes drawn into the mystery surrounding his death. Rumors begin to spread that the hotel is haunted. Guests report strange sights and feelings of dread, especially in one particular room—the room where Lord Montbarry died. When Agnes visits the hotel, she begins to have vivid dreams and disturbing experiences, as if something—or someone—is trying to reveal the truth. The story unfolds like a detective tale mixed with the supernatural. Agnes, with the help of a few loyal friends, investigates the events surrounding Lord Montbarry’s death. Her discoveries reveal betrayal, greed, and a hidden crime. The Countess Narona, tormented by guilt and madness, holds the key to the horrifying truth. The Haunted Hotel is a gothic mystery full of suspense, secrets, and eerie settings. Wilkie Collins skillfully combines ghostly elements with real human evil, exploring how guilt and fear can haunt people even more than any spirit. It’s a chilling tale where justice comes in unexpected ways, and the past refuses to stay buried.