The Owl's Nest: A Romance (1888)

By E. Marlitt

Book Overview

The Owl's Nest: A Romance is a novel written by Eugenie Marlitt and published in 1888. The story follows the life of a young woman named Hildegarde, who is forced to leave her home and move to a small village in Germany after her father's death. In the village, she meets a handsome and wealthy landowner named Count Ernst von Wolfen, who is also grieving the loss of his wife.As Hildegarde settles into her new life, she befriends the Count's young daughter and finds herself falling in love with the Count. However, their relationship is complicated by the presence of the Count's scheming sister-in-law, who is determined to marry him herself and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.The novel explores themes of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption, as Hildegarde and the Count navigate their feelings for each other and the obstacles that stand in their way. With vivid descriptions of the German countryside and a cast of memorable characters, The Owl's Nest: A Romance is a timeless tale of love and heartbreak that will captivate readers of all ages.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: 116413115X
• ISBN13: 9781164131151
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"