"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 a mysterious figure dressed in black, which brings a series of eerie events and tragic occurrences to the village. The narrative explores themes of grief, loss, and the supernatural. As Kipps uncovers the dark history of the Eel Marsh House and its former occupant, he realizes that the Woman in Black is linked to a haunting tragedy that affects the lives of the villagers.