Publisher's Synopsis
A Modern Mephistopheles And A Whisper In The Dark is a novel written by Louisa May Alcott and published in 1889. The book consists of two separate stories, both exploring the darker side of human nature.In the first story, A Modern Mephistopheles, the protagonist Felix Canaris is a struggling writer who meets a mysterious stranger named Jasper Helwyze. Helwyze offers to help Felix become successful, but at a terrible cost. As Felix's fame and fortune grow, he becomes increasingly aware of the price he has paid for his success and must confront the consequences of his deal with the devil.In the second story, A Whisper In The Dark, the protagonist Christie Devon is a young woman who inherits a large sum of money from her grandfather. However, she soon discovers that her inheritance comes with a dark secret. As she delves deeper into her family's history, Christie uncovers a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy her.Both stories in A Modern Mephistopheles And A Whisper In The Dark explore themes of temptation, morality, and the consequences of our actions. Alcott's writing is both gripping and thought-provoking, making this book a must-read for fans of classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
