White Motley: A Novel

The narrative follows a young widow who arrives at a bustling Alpine resort and becomes entangled with a lively circle of visitors amid society intrigues and reports of a mysterious ghost. A sequence of episodic incidents—racing, a strange apparition, skiing accidents, a dramatic flight and escape, theft, a vigil of tragedy and medical intervention—propels the plot across mountain towns and beyond. The story alternates social comedy and suspense, tracing pursuits, disguises and practical heroism while relationships, misunderstandings and recovery unfold among a cast of eccentric characters in varied settings.