At The Councillor's: Or A Nameless History (1876)

By E. Marlitt

Book Overview

At The Councillor's: Or A Nameless History is a novel written by Eugenie Marlitt and first published in 1876. Set in Germany during the mid-19th century, the story follows the life of a young woman named Gertrude, who is forced to leave her home and move to the city after her father's death. She becomes a governess for the children of a wealthy councillor, and soon finds herself caught up in the intrigues and scandals of the upper class. Along the way, she falls in love with the councillor's son, but their relationship is complicated by the social and economic differences between them. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the struggle for independence in a rapidly changing society. With its vivid descriptions of life in 19th century Germany, At The Councillor's is a classic work of historical fiction 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166476618
• ISBN13: 9781166476618
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"