
The Old Maid's Secret (1871)
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ISBN10: 1437319726
ISBN13: 9781437319729
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437319729
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Old Maid's Secret is a novel written by E. Marlitt and originally published in 1871. The story is set in Germany in the mid-19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Ottilie. Ottilie is an orphan who has been raised by her aunt, who is known as the old maid of the village.Despite her aunt's attempts to keep her sheltered and protected, Ottilie is determined to make something of herself and find love. She is eventually courted by two men: the wealthy and charming Baron von Riedern, and the kind and hardworking farmer, Franz.As Ottilie becomes more involved with both men, she begins to uncover secrets from her aunt's past that threaten to unravel her own future. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of keeping secrets.With its vivid descriptions of German village life and its engaging characters, The Old Maid's Secret is a classic work of 19th-century literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.
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