Behind A Mask

Name: Behind A Mask
Author: Louisa May Alcott
ISBN: 9781528721264

Louisa May AlcottAuthor

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From the prolific author of Little Women, this crime fiction novella highlights the breadth of Louisa May Alcott's talent.

First published in 1866, Behind a Mask takes place in Victorian England and follows a sly, master manipulator, Jean Muir. Working as the governess for the Coventry family, Jean is a deceptive and scheming woman determined to set right the many ways in which she believes she has been wronged. After successfully causing a stir amongst the men and women of high society, Jean decides to aim high and attempt to trick the Coventries into giving her their family fortune. But with many secrets hidden behind her innocent facade, Jean only has a narrow window of time to successfully carry out her plan. Delve into Alcott's early classic to discover the truth behind Jean's mask.

ISBN9781528721264

PublisherRead & Co. Classics

Publication Date10/08/19

Pages126

ISBN9781528721264

PublisherRead & Co. Classics

Publication Date10/08/19

Pages126

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I have read Roses story and loved it repeatedly and continuously, but this tale is of a whole other level! L.M. Alcott paints in this work, Jean Muir as an Anti-heroine reckless and flawed; but enticing at the same time. It is simultaneously fascinating and horrifying to witness the clever foresight and quick wit, with which she succeeds in her immoral yet enticing endeavour. All in all it was a pleasure to read this piece painting a woman as both cunning and vulnerable, villainous and loveable. Jean Muir is one of the characters, i have had the utmost pleasure reading about.
Aug 7, 2025
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I have read Roses story and loved it repeatedly and continuously, but this tale is of a whole other level! L.M. Alcott paints in this work, Jean Muir as an Anti-heroine reckless and flawed; but enticing at the same time. It is simultaneously fascinating and horrifying to witness the clever foresight and quick wit, with which she succeeds in her immoral yet enticing endeavour. All in all it was a pleasure to read this piece painting a woman as both cunning and vulnerable, villainous and loveable. Jean Muir is one of the characters, i have had the utmost pleasure reading about.
Aug 7, 2025