'Doctor Grimshawe's Secret; A Romance' is a gothic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne that takes readers on a journey through the strange and surreal world of Dr. Grimshawe. Set in a spider-infested house, the story follows the doctor, his two adopted children, and his loyal housekeeper, Hannah. While Grimshaw may be an unconventional and sometimes harsh father figure, he is committed to the education and development of his children, with a particular focus on the brilliant but troubled Ned. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, including the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of the children's mother.