I liked the mystery aspect, and the use of the gaslight within the story itself. I also think this play is worth a read, even if its just to learn more about the history of the term "gaslight", which originated with this play.

That being said, it is a bit trite and silly by today's standards (the twist is that the husband is a criminal searching for lost rubies that belonged to a rich dowager) and reads almost like a telenovela. Its also definelty not as subversive or femenist as I had hoped, although in its defense Bella is a very smart character whose wits push the story forward.