The book delves into women's supernatural short fiction from the first wave of feminism to the post-suffrage era, highlighting how literary ghosts reflect women's evolving roles. It examines haunted house narratives by Charlotte Riddell and Margaret Oliphant, revealing the complexities of middle-class wealth linked to exploitation. Additionally, it discusses Female Gothic tales by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and Edith Nesbit, which critique the male portrayal of female death. The work also addresses colonial themes in Alice Perrin's stories and explores gender relations in post-World War I narratives, challenging traditional literary histories.
