Frances Hodgson Burnett - The White People

Set in the misty surroundings of Muircarrie Castle in Scotland, the novella explores profound existential themes through the eyes of a young heiress grappling with the loss of her parents. Narrated in the first person, the protagonist reflects on life, death, and the possibility of an afterlife, influenced by the author's own experiences with grief and spiritualism. As she encounters relatives and contemplates her isolation, she ultimately concludes that her visions were fantasies, yet acknowledges their significance in understanding her existence.