The Disagreeable Woman: A Social Mystery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354945021)

A sharp, social mystery that still unsettles readers today. A keen observer of manners and illusion, The Disagreeable Woman invites you to look beyond surface charm into the intricacies of power, status and reputation. In this late nineteenth-century america, Horatio Alger peels back the gloss of polite society to reveal a portraiture of gender and ambition, class dynamics, and the cunning choices that shape lives. This is classic american literature with a thread of historical social satire, offering a compact study in human conduct and social critique. The narrative functions as both a gripping tale and a vessel for discussion: a rich resource for classroom debate and study guide reading, and a touchstone for comparative early american mystery. Alpha Editions is honoured to bring this out-of-print work back for today and for future generations. Restored with care, it is more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure that enhances any horatio alger collection. Casual readers will enjoy the brisk, suspenseful pacing and the vivid portraits of victorian era america, while collectors and scholars will value its historical flavour and enduring relevance to topics of gender and society, class and reputation, and the portrayal of an opportunistic woman. A thoughtful, engaging gateway to social mystery fiction and to the wider world of american literary heritage.

Author: Horatio Alger
ISBN-10: 9354945023
ISBN-13: 9789354945021
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 08/17/2021
Pages: 90
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d