The arrival of demure Scottish governess Jean Muir at a wealthy household sets the menfolk quarreling for her attention and the women beside themselves with jealousy. Alcott's novel is an ingenious study of deception and betrayal and of the ruthless power of a woman scorned.
| ISBN: | 9781843910862 |
| Publication date: | 15th April 2004 |
| Author: | Louisa May Alcott |
| Publisher: | Hesperus Press an imprint of Hesperus Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 111 pages |
| Series: | Hesperus Classics |
| Genres: |
Crime and Mystery |