"The Woman in Black" is a horror novella written by Susan Hill, first published in 1983. The story follows a young solicitor named Arthur Kipps who is sent to a remote village to settle the estate of a deceased client. While there, he encounters eerie occurrences and learns about the tragic history of a mysterious woman dressed in black. As Arthur investigates, he discovers that the woman is the ghost of Jennet Humfrye, who lost her child and seeks revenge on the living. The haunting atmosphere and suspenseful events lead to a chilling climax, making it a classic in the ghost story genre.