"As a child, my hero was Jo March [...] But as an adult, its Louisa May Alcott." Greta GerwigThe Mysterious Key and What It Opened (1867) is a novella by American author, feminist, and abolitionist Louisa May Alcott. Although less popular than her famed "March Family Saga," the novella showcases Alcotts gift for storytelling and deep concern for children who have suffered. The Mysterious Key and What It Opened is a hidden gem, a work of mystery that explores themes of family, death, and perseverance.Lillian Trevlyn was yet to be born when her father passed away under unknown circumstances. Not much is certain about Sir Richard Trevlyns death beyond her mothers fragmented account. Curious about her husbands unknown visitor, Alicepregnant with Lillian at the timelistens through the keyhole to the conversation going on inside the library. Horrified by what she hears, Alice faints, only to learn later that her husband has been found dead. Raised by her mother, Lillian grows up to be a strong young woman and hopes to put her past misfortunes behind her. While walking on the grounds of her family estate one day twelve years later, she meets a teenager named Paul who asks to be given work. Although he seems an upstanding young man, rumors begin to circulate among the familys servants, digging up the familys tragic history. When Paul mysteriously disappears, it becomes increasingly apparent that the pasthowever distanthas come full circle. The Mysterious Key and What It Opened is...

Binding: Paperback;58 pages; Publisher: Mint Editions; Classification: FA; Weight: 194 g; Dimensions: 202 x 127 x 5

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