Will O' the Wisp. Illustrated

Will o’ the Wisp by Patricia Wentworth is a haunting and suspenseful tale where past and present intertwine, and where a flicker of doubt can lead to dangerous revelations. With her signature blend of romance and mystery, Wentworth delivers a story filled with secrets, emotional conflict, and a heroine caught in a web of uncertainty.

When Jenny Hill returns to the English countryside to care for a distant relative, she hopes for peace and quiet — a chance to escape the shadows of her past. But the house she arrives at is steeped in unease, and strange occurrences begin almost immediately: hushed voices at night, unexplained lights in the woods, and whispers of something — or someone — watching.

The villagers speak of a “will o’ the wisp” — a ghostly light said to lead travelers to their doom. As Jenny is drawn deeper into the mystery, she begins to question her own perceptions. Is she imagining things, or is there truly danger hidden behind the calm rural life?

As tensions rise, an unexpected romance develops, offering both comfort and further complications. But trust is fragile, and the line between protector and threat is not always clear. Jenny must summon the courage to confront the truth — even if it means unearthing a long-buried crime.

Patricia Wentworth builds suspense with quiet mastery, leading readers down a path as twisting and deceptive as the ghostly light itself. Will o’ the Wisp is a captivating story of fear, love, and the thin veil between past and present.