Publisher's Synopsis
A Modern Mephistopheles And A Whisper In The Dark is a novel by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1889. The book tells the story of Felix Canaris, a young and charming man who is admired by many, but who also has a dark side. He is a modern-day Mephistopheles, tempting those around him with his charisma and cunning. The novel follows Felix as he manipulates and seduces those who are drawn to him, including a young artist named Gerald. In A Whisper In The Dark, the second part of the book, Alcott explores the theme of spiritualism. The story centers around a young woman named Christie Devon who is haunted by the ghost of her dead husband. She seeks the help of a spiritualist medium, but soon realizes that the medium is a fraud. Christie then embarks on a journey to find the truth about the afterlife and the existence of spirits. Overall, A Modern Mephistopheles And A Whisper In The Dark is a thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of temptation, morality, and spirituality. Alcott's writing is nuanced and insightful, and the book remains a fascinating read over a century after its initial publication.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.
