Noble Blood: A Prussian Cadet Story (1896)

By Ernst von Wildenbruch and Friedrich Georg Gottlob (1868-) Wildenbruch, Ernst Von (1845-1909). Schmidt

Book Overview

Noble Blood: A Prussian Cadet Story is a novel written by Ernst Von Wildenbruch in 1896. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young Prussian cadet named Ulrich von Gerlach. Ulrich comes from a noble family and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful military officer. However, Ulrich is not content with the life of a soldier and yearns for something more.As Ulrich navigates his way through the strict military academy, he finds himself drawn to a young woman named Eva von Tiele-Winckler. Eva is the daughter of a wealthy and influential businessman, and Ulrich is immediately smitten with her. However, their love is forbidden, and Ulrich must navigate the complex social and political landscape of Prussian society to be with her.As Ulrich and Eva's relationship grows, they find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue and betrayal. Ulrich's father is accused of treason, and Ulrich must fight to clear his family's name and protect the woman he loves.Noble Blood: A Prussian Cadet Story is a classic tale of love, honor, and duty set against the backdrop of early 19th-century Prussia. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the complex social and political dynamics of European society in the 19th century.And A West Point Parallel, An American Cadet Story.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: 1165599775
• ISBN13: 9781165599776
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"