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Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Women and its sequels Little Men and Jo's Boys. Raised by her transcendentalist parents, Abigail May and Amos Bronson Alcott in New England, she also grew up among many of the well-known... Read Full Overview

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist best known as author of the novel Little Women. In the mid-1860s, Alcott wrote passionate, fiery novels and sensational stories. She also produced wholesome stories for children, and after their positive reception, she did not generally... Read Full Overview

In "The Abbot's Ghost," Louisa May Alcott masterfully intertwines elements of the gothic and the romantic, crafting a compelling narrative set against the haunting backdrop of a crumbling abbey. Through the lens of mystery and moral exploration, Alcott presents a tale about love... Read Full Overview

"The Abbot's Ghost" is an 1867 novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. Maurice Treherne becomes crippled as a result of saving his cousin's life during a misadventure involving on the water. Despite being grateful for this fateful deed, his cousin Jasper isn't very good at... Read Full Overview

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist best known as author of the novel Little Women. In the mid-1860s, Alcott wrote passionate, fiery novels and sensational stories. She also produced wholesome stories for children, and after their positive reception, she did not generally... Read Full Overview

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Abbot's Ghost by Louisa May Alcott Louisa May Alcott needs little introduction, as she is one of the most famous American female authors, whose most famous... Read Full Overview

Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) needs little introduction, as she is one of the most famous American female authors, whose most famous work is Little Women. She also served as a nurse for six weeks during the Civil War at Union Hospital in Georgetown. Her letters were compiled... Read Full Overview

Written by Louisa May Alcott (the famous author of Little Women) under the A. M. Barnard pseudonym, this Christmas story deals with the themes of love and defending one's honor.Although he is disinherited and poor, Maurice Traherne tries to win the hand of his love, Octavia... Read Full Overview

"The Abbot's Ghost" is an 1867 novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. Maurice Treherne becomes crippled as a result of saving his cousin's life during a misadventure involving on the water. Despite being grateful for this fateful deed, his cousin Jasper isn't very good at... Read Full Overview

"How goes it, Frank? Down first, as usual." "The early bird gets the worm, Major." "Deuced ungallant speech, considering that the lovely Octavia is the worm," and with a significant laugh the major assumed an Englishman's favorite attitude before the fire. His companion shot... Read Full Overview

Maurice Traherne is wrongly accused of fraud and gambling and must play a careful hand if he is to win his love, Octavia, from the grasp of other, less honorable men and retain the trust of those who had faith in him. Traherne is temporarily crippled saving the life of his well-born... Read Full Overview

Maurice Traherne is wrongly accused of fraud and gambling and must play a careful hand if he is to win his love, Octavia, from the grasp of other, less honorable men and retain the trust of those who had faith in him. Traherne is temporarily crippled saving the life of his well-born... Read Full Overview

Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) needs little introduction, as she is one of the most famous American female authors, whose most famous work is Little Women . She also served as a nurse for six weeks during the Civil War at Union Hospital in Georgetown, and her letters were compiled... Read Full Overview

Maurice Traherne is wrongly accused of fraud and gambling and must play a careful hand if he is to win his love, Octavia, from the grasp of other, less honorable men and retain the trust of those who had faith in him.

In this gothic holiday novella, Alcott weaves a tale of mystery, romance, and moral conflict. Set during a Christmas gathering at a noble estate, the story follows Maurice Treherne, a once-promising young man now crippled by an accident. As past secrets resurface, Maurice... Read Full Overview

Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 - March 6, 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Little Men (1871) and Jo's Boys (1886). Raised in New England by her transcendentalist parents,... Read Full Overview