Mrs. Balfame

""Mrs. Balfame"" is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton and first published in 1916. The story revolves around the titular character, Kate Balfame, a wealthy and respected woman living in a small town in upstate New York. However, Mrs. Balfame is not who she appears to be. She is a cold and calculating woman who has committed a heinous crime in her past and is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her secret hidden. The novel follows Mrs. Balfame as she tries to maintain her position in society while dealing with the threat of exposure. She is a master manipulator and is able to control those around her to ensure her safety. However, her past begins to catch up with her as a young lawyer named John Sargent arrives in town and starts to investigate her past. As Sargent gets closer to the truth, Mrs. Balfame becomes increasingly desperate to maintain her facade. The novel is a psychological thriller that explores themes of guilt, manipulation, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. It is a gripping and suspenseful read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.