Though only five novels by Louisa May Alcott were published she left behind other works, including this little-known novella. This single-volume edition of Behind a Mask comes with a foreword by Doris Lessing.
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Behind a Mask is an ingenious study of deception and betrayal, and of the ruthless power of a woman scorned. Jean Muir, a demure and lovely Scottish governess, soon charms the family of her wealthy employer. The tension mounts as the men vie for her attention and the women seethe with jealousy. With only three days to accomplish her audacious plan, Miss Muir proves that one should never be judged on one's appearance.
