Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power
By Louisa May Alcott
Length4h 26m
About this audiobook
Beneath the facade of a submissive governess, Jean Muir orchestrates a brilliant game of manipulation to dismantle a wealthy family from within. This sharp sensation novella exposes the fragility of the Victorian class system through the lens of a woman who refuses to play by the rules. It is a thrilling exploration of ambition, disguise, and the sheer power of a calculated performance.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (4.2K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreMystery and Thriller, Literary Classics, General Fiction
Length4 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I JEAN MUIR
6Chapter VI ON THE WATCH
2Chapter II A GOOD BEGINNING
7Chapter VII THE LAST CHANCE
3Chapter III PASSION AND PIQUE
8Chapter IX LADY COVENTRY
4Chapter IV A DISCOVERY
9IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
5Chapter V HOW THE GIRL DID IT
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