Dolores Claiborne is a psychological thriller from bestselling author Stephen King, featuring one of his most complex and unforgettable female protagonists. Told as a riveting monologue, the novel unravels the harrowing life story of Dolores Claiborne, a Maine housekeeper accused of murder. But as she recounts the truth behind the death of her wealthy employer, she also reveals the shocking details of a much darker crime—one that has haunted her for decades.
 
When Vera Donovan, a wealthy and reclusive woman, is found dead in her home, authorities immediately suspect her longtime housekeeper, Dolores Claiborne. Under police interrogation, Dolores makes a chilling confession—but it’s not the one they expect.
As Dolores tells her life story, she unearths decades of abuse, resilience, and buried secrets, revealing:
Her abusive husband, Joe St. George, and the dark measures she took to protect herself and her children.
The twisted relationship with Vera Donovan, a woman with her own dark past and an eerie connection to Dolores.
A shocking crime from thirty years ago, intertwined with an unforgettable solar eclipse that changed everything.
Told in one long, unbroken narrative, Dolores Claiborne is a masterful character study, blending psychological suspense, raw emotion, and the haunting atmosphere of Stephen King’s best works.