Countess Daphne: A Musical Romance (1884)

By Rita

Book Overview

Countess Daphne: A Musical Romance is a novel written by the British author Rita, which was first published in 1884. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Countess Daphne, a young and beautiful aristocrat who is passionate about music. Daphne is a talented singer and composer, but her father does not approve of her musical pursuits and wants her to marry a wealthy nobleman instead.Despite her father's wishes, Daphne continues to pursue her passion for music and falls in love with a young composer named Arnold. However, their love is threatened by the scheming of Daphne's jealous cousin, who wants to marry Arnold herself. The story takes many twists and turns as Daphne and Arnold struggle to overcome the obstacles in their path and find true happiness together.Countess Daphne: A Musical Romance is a captivating tale of love, music, and the struggle to follow one's dreams in the face of societal expectations. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of music and the arts, as well as its exploration of the role of women in 19th-century society. Overall, it is a charming and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical romance and musical fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163906662
• ISBN13: 9781163906668
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"