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Behind a Mask and Other Thrillers with Biographical Introduction by Louisa May Alcott
1 review
lianne_rooney's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
As good on the second reading as on the first!
Governess Jean Muir arrives at the Coventry household on foot after a scandal at her previous household. Head of the household Gerald initially takes a dislike to her but Jean sets about winning over each member of the family. This is a great novella from Louisa May Alcott (writing as AM Barnard) featuring much scheming, plotting, and Victorian bitchiness. I think it's best to go into this without knowing much. Jean Muir is an unforgettable character - crafty and absolutely driven, I was behind her all the way.
Governess Jean Muir arrives at the Coventry household on foot after a scandal at her previous household. Head of the household Gerald initially takes a dislike to her but Jean sets about winning over each member of the family. This is a great novella from Louisa May Alcott (writing as AM Barnard) featuring much scheming, plotting, and Victorian bitchiness. I think it's best to go into this without knowing much. Jean Muir is an unforgettable character - crafty and absolutely driven, I was behind her all the way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
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