Jenny Villiers

In J.B. Priestley’s 1947 ghost story "Jenny Villiers," disillusioned playwright Martin Cheveril finds himself unexpectedly transported to the 19th-century theatre world after discovering an old pamphlet about the tragic life of actress Jenny Villiers, who died in 1846. As he witnesses the unfolding tragedy of her life and death, intriguing connections begin to emerge with his own modern-day struggles. This tale, praised by literary icons, explores the enduring effects of the past on the present.