Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power
Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power is a classic romance novel by Louisa May Alcott. Key subjects include governesses, sex role and man-woman relationships.
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About Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power
"Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel written in 1866 under the pseudonym A. M. Barnard. Set in Victorian Britain, the story follows Jean Muir, a new governess hired by the wealthy Coventry family. But Jean harbors secrets beneath her demure exterior, and she begins manipulating the family members with calculated precision. As the men fall under her spell and turn against each other, Jean's true motives gradually emerge. This sensation fiction masterpiece explores themes of deception, social class, and a woman's quest for power.
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Quick answers
Who wrote Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power?
Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power was written by Louisa May Alcott.
What genre is Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power?
It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.
Is Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 4 h 08 min.
What books are similar to Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Turn of the Screw, Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story and The Great Gatsby.
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