Louisa May Alcott 
Behind a Mask; or, a Woman’s Power 

‘Behind a Mask or A Woman’s Power’ was originally published in 1866 under the pseudonym ‘A. M. Barnard.’ In this novel, Louisa May Alcott develops the topic of romance and sexual intrigue. Although its tone and characterizations are different from her best-known works, such as ‘Little Women’ and ‘Little Men, ‘ this work is one of her literary gems.