The Mask: A Novel

The Mask is a novel written by Florence Irwin that tells the story of a young woman named Elizabeth who is forced to wear a mask to hide her disfigured face. Elizabeth lives in a small town in the early 20th century where people are very judgmental and intolerant of those who are different. Her mother died when she was young and her father, a respected doctor, is ashamed of her appearance and keeps her hidden away in their home.Despite her isolation, Elizabeth is a bright and curious young woman who longs for freedom and independence. She finds solace in her love of literature and writing, and dreams of one day becoming a published author. When she meets a young man named David who sees past her mask and into her soul, Elizabeth's world is turned upside down.As their relationship deepens, Elizabeth must confront the harsh realities of the world around her and the prejudices that threaten to tear them apart. With the help of David and a few other kind-hearted individuals, Elizabeth begins to find the courage to stand up for herself and fight for her right to be seen as more than just her appearance.The Mask is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the human capacity for love and compassion. It is a story that will stay with readers long after they have turned the final page.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.