- At the request of her dying father, heiress Laura Fairlie marries Sir Percival Glyde, despite her love for Walter Hartridge and the warnings of Ann Catherick, a half-witted girl who bears a striking resemblance to Laura. After the marriage, Glyde schemes to appropriate his wife's money. When he learns that Ann has escaped from an asylum and has perished, Glyde takes Laura to the asylum and commits her, claiming that she is Ann. He then informs everyone that his wife had died, and buries the body of the insane woman in her place. Walter and Laura's half sister, Marian Halcombe, become suspicious, however, and remembering Ann's previous warnings, discover what Glyde has done. After Glyde meets his death in a fire, Walter rescues Laura and the two lovers are reunited.
- Because of her father's last request, Laura Fairle was duty-bound to marry Sir Lord Percival. She was in love with Walter Hartridge, a young artist, who had been engaged as her drawing master. Marian informed Walter that Laura was engaged. He resigned his position and went back to the city. On his way back Walter met a mysterious woman in white. She informed him that Glyde was about to ruin his life, and that he was not all that he seemed. Fearing for Laura, Walter wrote to warn her. Laura never received the letter because it was intercepted by a servant of Glyde's and the nobleman suppressed the message. Fearing that Walter knew something of his past, Glyde secretly secured him a position with an exploring party that was going to Central America, and sent one of his men along slyly, hinting that news of Walter's death would be followed by a handsome reward. Shortly afterwards they were married. After a short trip they returned home. Accompanying them was one Count Fosco, a friend of Glyde whose mission was to assist him gain control of Laura's fortune. Marian, Laura's half-sister, was to live with her, as they were very devoted to one another. Ann Catherick, the woman in white, Walter had met, finally managed to meet Lady Glyde and was in the midst of an accusation against Glyde when the unexpected arrival of the nobleman caused her to flee. As the unhappy wife returned she found to her horror that Fosco had been spying upon her. Marian having heard Laura's story determined to keep a close watch on the man. Stealing out on the porch above them, Marian heard Fosco mention that Ann Catherick greatly resembled Lady Glyde. A sudden storm arose, and before Marian could return to her room, Glyde had entered Laura's room, and she was unable to move. Due to exposure, Marian became seriously ill and was confined to her bed. This was their chance. Laura was told by Glyde that Marion was away for a few days. Learning that the mysterious woman had just died, and knowing that she had escaped from an insane asylum, Glyde determines to bring her body to his home and bring Lady Glyde back as the insane fugitive. Due to the great resemblance their plan worked successfully. Marian recuperated and learned the terrible news. It seemed impossible. She determined to investigate. Will Laura suffer for the Woman in White?
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