In the story, Mrs. Erlynne, Lady Windermere's mother, seeks to reintegrate into society to marry Lord Augustus Lorton. She's aided by Lord Windermere, who invites her to his wife's birthday party. However, Lady Windermere, believing she has reason to be jealous, decides to leave her husband and pursue Lord Darlington, who has romantic feelings for her. Meanwhile, Mrs. Erlynne tries to prevent the mistake, but Lady Windermere's fan is left behind at Lord Darlington's residence.
Lady Windermere's Fan
A wealthy family's dynamics unravel as a wife's growing suspicions of her husband's infidelity set off a chain reaction of devastating consequences.
