The Stairway by Alice A. Chown is a book that explores the life of a young woman named Ruth who is struggling to find her place in the world. Ruth is a talented artist who has always felt like an outsider, and she finds solace in her art. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a mysterious man named David who seems to be able to understand her in a way that no one else can.As Ruth gets to know David, she begins to uncover a dark secret...