A Study in Shadows, published in 1908 by William John Locke, follows Felicia Graves, a young English woman grappling with her identity while living in the Pension Boccard in Geneva. Surrounded by a group of lonely women, Felicia's sheltered life is challenged as she learns about the complexities of human relationships and the sorrows of her companions. The novel explores themes of mate selection and the emotional struggles faced by women, making it a poignant reflection on early 20th-century societal expectations.
