Possessed

A novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Penelope Wells, a beautiful and troubled woman, who grapples with the psychological trauma of her past experiences, including a tumultuous marriage and haunting memories from World War I. As she seeks help from Dr. William Owen, she wrestles with manifestations of duality in her personality, visions, and unexplained voices that plague her existence. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Penelope during a party where an unsettling prophecy concerning her fate is made by a medium named Seraphine. This prophecy foretells tragic events that soon come to pass, including the death of her husband and her involvement in the war. As Penelope returns from the war with a heavy heart, she finds herself suffering from severe psychological effects, including nightmares and hallucinations. The narrative unfolds her interactions with Dr. Owen as she reveals her troubled dreams and past, setting the stage for her emotional struggles and the exploration of themes surrounding mental health, love, and supernatural occurrences.