Jennet Humfrye is a fictional character from the ghost story "The Woman in Black," written by Susan Hill. She is portrayed as a tragic figure, a mother who experiences profound grief after the death of her child. Her sorrow transforms her into a vengeful spirit, haunting the village of Crythin Gifford. In the story, Jennet's ghost is linked to a series of mysterious events and deaths that occur after her appearance. The protagonist, Arthur Kipps, encounters her while investigating the eerie Eel Marsh House, where her tragic past unfolds, revealing themes of loss and the supernatural.