Hidden Hand edition by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth Literature Fiction eBooks
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• Two bestselling books by American author Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth and in this eBook Hidden Hand (1859) & The Missing Bride (1855)
Hidden Hand (1859)
When we first meet adventurous Capitola Black she is living among beggars and dressed as a boy. Capitola has a rich guardian, however, who takes her back to his mansion. But she is not without adventure for long. There are bandits, evil men, and friendships in Capitola's future - not to mention attempted kidnapping and duels. The character is so well-loved that the book was serialized three times and dramatized in 40 versions. Southworth said that nearly every adventure of her heroine came from real life experience.
The Missing Bride (1855)
Is it ever fair when a guilty party may gets away with murder?
About the Author
American author Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (1819 – 1899) wrote more than 60 novels in the late 19th century and was the most popular American novelist of her day. She was raised in Washington, DC, and moved with her husband to Wisconsin to become a teacher. She wrote stories to support herself and her children when her husband deserted her. Some of her earliest works appeared in The National Era, the newspaper that printed Uncle Tom's Cabin. Like her friend Harriet Beecher Stowe, she was a supporter of social change and women's rights. Her best known work was The Hidden Hand. It first appeared in serial form in the New York Ledger in 1859, and was serialized twice more (1868–69, 1883) before first appearing in book form in 1888. Her novel Tried for Her Life was referenced in chapter 8 of Jack Finney's novel Time and Again.
Most of Southworth's novels deal with the Southern United States during the post-American Civil War era.
Hidden Hand edition by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth Literature Fiction eBooks
I have an old hard copy published by A.L. Burt Co., "Home Library" edition, and for all the reviewers who thought the book ended abruptly or badly, the reason is, this kindle edition (and the other public domain kindle edition) does not contain the whole book. The book has two parts. Part I has chapters 1-30 and Part II has chapters 31-61. When you finish chapter 30 of this kindle version, you are only halfway through the book, so no wonder many reviewers are unhappy or confused. The kindle book titled "Capitola's Peril" is actually Part II of The Hidden Hand. You must download that (free) book to read the entire story. "The Hidden Hand" is really the Hand of God in the divine providence that guides the events of the characters' lives to a happy conclusion and intertwining of all the loose ends of the story. I'm reading "Ishmael" now, also in two parts, and it is also excellent. She puts her characters through lots of conflicts that resolve beautifully in the end.Product details
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Hidden Hand edition by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
The novel itself was great, but this only represents one half of it. I bought this version because it was a cheaper alternative to my university bookstore. Now I know why. Not only was the printing bizarre, but there was no pagination, and, again, I was sold half of a book. It is dishonest, unfair, and frankly fraudulent to sell this to consumers as a novel. I'm extremely disappointed. I recommend the book, but opt for a different edition, because this one is atrocious.
This is the second (series) book I have read of Emma Southworth. I first read Ishmael, or In the Depths and then the Sequel, Self-Raised. I loved these books, my favorite books of all time! So I was very excited to continue on reading her other books. Although Hidden Hand is good, I am having to read it twice because I couldn't keep the characters straight and who was related to who, etc. Also, I am not in love with the main character Capitola, although I understand why she is the way she is. The book leaves you hanging, so you have to read Capitola's Perils, which I will do next. So it's pretty good, but in no way compares to Ishmael! And, of course, I haven't read the sequel yet so don't really know how it turns out.
Very well written story. Didn't want to put it down. A wonderful combination of Mystery, intrigue, romance, and historical fiction; with the added bonus of no foul language or "R" rated content.
The book does end very abruptly; so much so that you wonder if they really meant to end it there or if it was a printing error. Make sure you have the sequel, "Capitola's Peril A Sequel to "The Hidden Hand", before you get to the end of this one or you'll be frantically searching.
I enjoyed the book at first, and read it quickly, However, I was left completely ferhoodled by the ending--or lack of one. Other reviewers have found it necessary to follow up with Capitola's peril, the sequel, to actually finish the story. Fortunately, both are available to download for free.
I must say that I have mixed feelings about what some refer to as "spunk" in the heroine. I often found her to be a brat; taken in context, though, I suppose it is not unusual for a courageous person to be excessively assertive at times!
I often wondered where my family's attitudes about women's capabilities came from. From my earliest childhood, my father told me I could be whatever I wanted. He encouraged me to play sports, build buildings, work with tools, and do other "manly" things. At the same time, he took pleasure in my more feminine bent. He grew up in a Georgetown household that included his Aunt Cap (Capitola) who, according to family tradition was named after her mother's favorite character in novels she read. Any chance that the family knew Mrs. Southworth? In the small town that was Georgetown, any chance that they did not?
Discovering this link to my family's past is a most revealing delight. I have been devouring Southworth's writings and they have helped me understand my own family more deeply.
Your family wasn't from Georgetown? As a modern reader, unaccustomed to 19th century exposition you may find some parts of Southworth's books tedious, but her pacing and character development are so tightly written and compelling that they counterbalance effectively. Southworth's books should be required reading for anyone who is interested in the development of the spirit of the American woman. At a time when it could be argued that women were most repressed by society, she kept alive an exciting possibility of an alternative. Her books also reveal the very different culture of the 19th century regarding issues of equity, diversity, justice, violence and others that help us put our own time in perspective.
It somehow doesn't seem right to review a book that's really only half a book (The "sequel" Capitola's Peril is the other half, and both are available free on kindle).
Well, I didn't love this. I'm not even sure if I liked it. It's a strange little book and has its share of devoted fans but for one reason or another IT and I just didn't 'click '. Some books are like that and you can't force the relationship. It either is or it isnt.
At its beginning, "The Hidden Hand " is a mystery. Then its a comedy. Then a romance, next a sermon and then...it ends. No character felt real enough for me to care what became of them. And primarily for this reason, although the book takes us to a cliffhanger ending where nothing much is resolved and Black Donald is still on the loose, I'm ok with that. I know the answers are all in the sequel but I'm not sure I'm that bothered to find out, even though its free. Isn't that awful?
Please read other reviews for this because I am definitely in the minority on this one and Id hate for you to bypass a book that may be a winner for you. It's free. Give it a go.
MY RATING G
AGES MOST LIKELY TO ENJOY 11-17
I have an old hard copy published by A.L. Burt Co., "Home Library" edition, and for all the reviewers who thought the book ended abruptly or badly, the reason is, this kindle edition (and the other public domain kindle edition) does not contain the whole book. The book has two parts. Part I has chapters 1-30 and Part II has chapters 31-61. When you finish chapter 30 of this kindle version, you are only halfway through the book, so no wonder many reviewers are unhappy or confused. The kindle book titled "Capitola's Peril" is actually Part II of The Hidden Hand. You must download that (free) book to read the entire story. "The Hidden Hand" is really the Hand of God in the divine providence that guides the events of the characters' lives to a happy conclusion and intertwining of all the loose ends of the story. I'm reading "Ishmael" now, also in two parts, and it is also excellent. She puts her characters through lots of conflicts that resolve beautifully in the end.
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