In the initial episodes, it’s her strong will that gets me through the series because Laura Fairlie is quite the opposite. She’s a strong character, always maintains her independence, and doesn’t allow herself to be controlled or swayed by anyone. The Woman in White includes a fabulous female character to watch out for: Marion Halcombe! ‘There was a girl that used to come here years ago, my mother used to give her our old dresses, that girl insisted on only wearing white from that time on’ – Miss Halcombe FEMALE POWER Credit: Courtesy of The Woman in White Productions Ltd. We also meet his equally devilish but unfairly charismatically friend, Count Fosco (Riccardo Scamarcio) who becomes enamoured with Marion, despite being married to her aunt. We are introduced to Sir Percival Glyde (Dougray Scott) who is Laura’s unlikely fiancée, marrying her for vast wealth. Thus, starts the tale of secrecy and thrill. After some investigation on the part of Marion and Walter, they discover the unusual woman was Anne Catherick, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Laura. Settling in Limmeridge, Walter develops a budding relationship with Marion while also falling in love with Laura – who is equally besotted. But on his way, he encounters a mysterious woman dressed in white who has escaped from a lunatic asylum. We are first introduced to Walter Hartright (Ben Hardy), an artist who gets a job teaching two half-sisters, Laura Fairlie (Olivia Vinall) and Marion Halcombe (Jessie Buckley), how to draw. PLOT SUMMARY – THE WOMAN IN WHITE (Minor Spoilers) The romance is not hot and fervent like that of Darcy and Elizabeth but is instead a slow blooming ardor that comes to the rescue when sorely needed. But don’t fret my romance enthusiasts, as there is a romantic story beneath all the masks and layers. As the story plays out, new layers unveil secrets that any fan of mystery can devour ‘til their heart’s content.
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The miniseries builds the gothic and foreboding atmosphere, similar to that of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey. I confess I have not read the novel so going in blind added a new layer of intrigue. The Woman in White is unexpectedly brilliant.
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