Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power

By Louisa May Alcott

"Behind a Mask or A Woman's Power" was originally published in 1866 under the pseudonym "A. M. Barnard." In this novel, Louisa May Alcott develops the topic of romance and sexual intrigue. Although its tone and characterizations are different from her best-known works, such as "Little Women" and "Little Men," this work is one of her literary gems.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Good Press
• Release date: Nov 19, 2019
• ISBN: 4057664103277

Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott was a 19th-century American novelist best known for her novel, Little Women, as well as its well-loved sequels, Little Men and Jo's Boys. Little Women is renowned as one of the very first classics of children’s literature, and remains a popular masterpiece today.

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