The Hidden Hand

The Hidden Hand is a novel written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth. Set in the mid-19th century, the story follows the life of Capitola Black, a young girl who is orphaned and left to fend for herself. She is taken in by a kind old man, who becomes her guardian and mentor. Capitola is a strong-willed and determined character, who faces many challenges and obstacles in her life. She is forced to confront her past and come to terms with the truth about her family. Along the way, she meets many interesting characters, including a mysterious stranger known as the ""hidden hand."" The novel is full of suspense, romance, and intrigue, and explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. It is a classic work of American literature, and has been praised for its vivid characters, engaging plot, and insightful commentary on the social issues of its time.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.