Louisa May Alcott 
Pauline’s Passion and Punishment 

Fans of Alcott’s work, such as the beloved classic Little Women, will be pleasantly surprised by this fast-paced tale of betrayal and revenge. Although the thriller Pauline’s Passion and Punishment has a somewhat darker tone than most of Alcott’s other works, it’s a satisfying read in which the writer’s powers of characterization and plot development are on full display.