Books like My mortal enemy by Willa Cather
Myra Henshawe finds herself entangled in a series of mishaps, each driven by her own greed. The narrative explores how her choices set the stage for her personal downfall.
First publish date: 1926
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Willa Cather
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