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Book Review of A Marble Woman: Unknown Thrillers of Louisa May Alcott

A Marble Woman: Unknown Thrillers of Louisa May Alcott
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These gruesome, passionate stories reveal a darker side of Alcott. Yet, in their mastery of suspense and psychological drama, they attest to the multifaceted genius of their creator. While Alcott wrote many of these "blood and thunder tales, " editor Madeleine Stern selects Alcott's most unforgettable and thrilling stories for this publication.