Behind a Mask: The Unknown Thrillers of Louisa May Alcott
Registered by 
elizardbreath
of Bella Vista, Arkansas USA on 9/28/2009
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
elizardbreath of Bella Vista, Arkansas USA on 9/28/2009 This Book is Currently in the Wild!
8 journalers for this copy...
I bought this book from Eastern Oregon University Bookstore in September 2009 for a college class that I am taking.
I was assigned to read the first story in this book, Behind a Mask. After finishing it, I quit school to finish the rest of the book! (Well, I quit because I'm sick of putting aside what I want to read for what I'm assigned...I'll go back later :) Anyway, I really enjoyed each of these stories. The first one was one of those stories that keeps you guessing until the very end. It's not very often that I come across a story that I haven't already figured out half way into it. The second story was not quite as good as the first and the ending was...odd and unexpected. The third story had an unexpected ending: although I pretty much had it figured out, I was wrong about who "did it". The fourth story was a great one with a happy ending.
I will keep this in my permanent collection as I'm sure I'll want to revisit it again and again!
I will keep this in my permanent collection as I'm sure I'll want to revisit it again and again!
I've turned this into a bookring. Please keep the book no longer than 4 weeks and make sure to check with the next in line to see if they are still interested before posting. Thanks and enjoy!!
Mailing order:
Wandering-B: Hong Kong (sent March 1, 2010)
silvia-pco: Portugal
mafarrimond: UK
simson-shilitoe: France
Icila: France
audotja: Finland
NMReader: New Mexico, US
Elizardbreath: Washington, US
Mailing order:
Wandering-B: Hong Kong (sent March 1, 2010)
silvia-pco: Portugal
mafarrimond: UK
simson-shilitoe: France
Icila: France
audotja: Finland
NMReader: New Mexico, US
Elizardbreath: Washington, US
Received today, with thanks to elizardbreath. Looking forward to reading it.
What an interesting read - full of devious characters, haunted houses, Lords and Ladies. Thanks elizardbreath for sending it to me. I've PM'd the next in line for an address and will post it along as soon as I have it.
It's here! Thanks a lot for sharing!
I have a couple of books ahead of this one, but I'll try to stick with the deadline. I'll keep you posted.
May 3rd - I feel behind on my readings but I'll start this one today - I'm sorry to be keeping it for more than a month, but I'll try to be quick.
I have a couple of books ahead of this one, but I'll try to stick with the deadline. I'll keep you posted.
May 3rd - I feel behind on my readings but I'll start this one today - I'm sorry to be keeping it for more than a month, but I'll try to be quick.
I finally managed to finish this one. I must say I really liked it; I never read anything by L.M. Alcott, but probably this isn't the genre she is most known for. However, all the stories are great. I can't chose a favorite, they all captivated me for different reasons.
Thanks for sharing, elizardbreath. I already posted this along, it's on its way to the UK right now.
Thanks for sharing, elizardbreath. I already posted this along, it's on its way to the UK right now.
The book arrived safely today. I am thrilled to be able to read this. Thanks for sharing.
The writing was somewhat old-fashioned - not unsurprisingly, but once I got used to the style, I really enjoyed it. My favourite was Pauline and Punishment. A diiferent, Louisa May Alcott to the one I knew and loved but just as entertaining.
Posting onwards.
Journal Entry 11 by Simson-Shilitoe at Neewiller-près-Lauterbourg, Alsace France on Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The book has arrived safely last week with 3 other rays.
At the moment I am reading "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, a bookring from "Kimmi". I hope to start with "Behind a Mask" soon.
Thank you "elizardbreath" for sharing.
Thank you "mafarrimond" for posting.
At the moment I am reading "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, a bookring from "Kimmi". I hope to start with "Behind a Mask" soon.
Thank you "elizardbreath" for sharing.
Thank you "mafarrimond" for posting.
Journal Entry 12 by Simson-Shilitoe at Neewiller-près-Lauterbourg, Alsace France on Wednesday, August 11, 2010
I will finish this book next weekend. Posting the book to "Icila" as soon as I get an address.
Journal Entry 13 by Simson-Shilitoe at Neewiller-près-Lauterbourg, Alsace France on Sunday, August 15, 2010
Finished this book today.It was a good read. My favourite story was "The Mysterious Key". My favourite character was Jane Muir ("A Woman`s Power").
Louisa May Alcott was a very talented author. This collection is proof of that. The stories may have been thrillers in their day, and indeed are inhabited with ghosts, revenge minded cast-off lovers and forbidden matches, but they are entertaining nonetheless, admirably represent their genres and are good mysteries.
I have already "Icilas" address. I will post the book to France on Monday.
Journal Entry 14 by Simson-Shilitoe at Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany on Monday, August 16, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (8/16/2010 UTC) at Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany
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Posted to "Icila" in the late afternoon. Happy reading!
My postman delivered it to me yesterday. Thanks for the book and the chocolate !
I'm currently reading it. Sorry for the delay. I was abroad for a trip after the busy summer with grandchildren.
I very liked it.
More than a century without à wrinkle.
And by the author of "little women" !
What a writer this LouisaMay Alcott.
Thanks a lot for letting it known and read.
PMing audotja
More than a century without à wrinkle.
And by the author of "little women" !
What a writer this LouisaMay Alcott.
Thanks a lot for letting it known and read.
PMing audotja
Journal Entry 18 by 
Icila
at La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, Pays de la Loire France on Monday, November 8, 2010
Icila at La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, Pays de la Loire France on Monday, November 8, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (11/7/2010 UTC) at La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, Pays de la Loire France
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In care of the Post Office.
Journal Entry 19 by audotja at Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa / Norra Österbotten Finland on Friday, November 19, 2010
The book arrived here. Going to read it as soon as possible. Thanks Icila!
Journal Entry 20 by audotja at Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa / Norra Österbotten Finland on Wednesday, March 2, 2011
I am really sorry for delaying the book's journey. Thanks for all your patience.
I have always loved Alcott's stories and her use of language. These four stories were little different from "Little Women" and others, but I liked them anyway. My favorite story was the first one, Behind the Mask, maybe because of Jean Muir's character. Third and fourth stories were also nice, but I didn't understand the second one. It just ended so weird. But anyway, the book wasn't a disappointment, stories were quite match for my personal taste.
I got already NMReader's address and will mail it to her. Many thanks to elizardbreath for this book ring!
I have always loved Alcott's stories and her use of language. These four stories were little different from "Little Women" and others, but I liked them anyway. My favorite story was the first one, Behind the Mask, maybe because of Jean Muir's character. Third and fourth stories were also nice, but I didn't understand the second one. It just ended so weird. But anyway, the book wasn't a disappointment, stories were quite match for my personal taste.
I got already NMReader's address and will mail it to her. Many thanks to elizardbreath for this book ring!
It arrived yesterday. I am looking forward to reading.
I thought a status update might be appreciated.
This book will not be primary read for a bit but I am reading it when I can. So far I have finished the Introduction.
April 12: I am about 20 pages from completing the second story - Pauline's Passion and Punishment. This will put me slightly more than half way through the book.
This book will not be primary read for a bit but I am reading it when I can. So far I have finished the Introduction.
April 12: I am about 20 pages from completing the second story - Pauline's Passion and Punishment. This will put me slightly more than half way through the book.
I quite enjoyed this book. I previously had read the last story in the book but even enjoyed re-reading it.
It is definitely a bit of a different world then the world inhabited by her Little Women and Little Men but there were allusions to this world in the writings that Jo does for fun and later profit.
Thanks for including me.
It is definitely a bit of a different world then the world inhabited by her Little Women and Little Men but there were allusions to this world in the writings that Jo does for fun and later profit.
Thanks for including me.
While I knew I would finish this book this morning, I refuse to take part in the mess at the post office today. I will mail either tomorrow or Wed.
I received this in the mail over a week ago. Thanks so much everyone for making it a successful book ring! :)
Journal Entry 26 by elizardbreath at PaperBackSwap.com in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Monday, July 19, 2021
elizardbreath at PaperBackSwap.com in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Monday, July 19, 2021
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This book is gift, no strings attached, from me to you. You may keep it forever, pass it along to a friend, or release it into the wild to be found by someone else.
If you are new to BookCrossing, welcome! Enjoy the site, the book, and the BookCrossing community. I hope you'll join us...it's free! If you do, please consider using me, elizardbreath, as your referring member. You can even remain anonymous if you wish!
I hope you'll make a brief journal entry so all the previous and future readers can track this book's journey.
Thanks, and Happy BookCrossing! :)
