Gold Elsie (1873)

By E. Marlitt and A L (Annis Lee) Wister

Book Overview

Gold Elsie is a novel written by E. Marlitt and first published in 1873. The story is set in a small German town and follows the life of Elsie, a young woman who is determined to rise above her humble beginnings and become a wealthy and respected member of society. Elsie's mother is a seamstress, and her father is a gardener, but Elsie dreams of marrying a wealthy man and living a life of luxury.Elsie's chance comes when she meets Baron von Ried, a wealthy and handsome nobleman who is immediately taken with her. The two fall in love and marry, but their happiness is short-lived when Elsie's past comes back to haunt her. It turns out that Elsie's father was involved in a scandal years ago, and the townspeople are quick to judge Elsie by association.Despite the rumors and gossip, Elsie remains determined to prove herself and win the respect of the townspeople. She uses her intelligence and cunning to outmaneuver her enemies and rise above the scandal. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of wealth and happiness.Gold Elsie is a classic novel of the 19th century that explores themes of social class, love, and redemption. It is a compelling story of a woman's struggle to overcome the obstacles in her path and achieve her dreams.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: 1436860490
• ISBN13: 9781436860499
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"