The Alpine Fay: A Romance (1889)

By Elisabeth Bürstenbinder and E. Werner

Book Overview

The Alpine Fay: A Romance is a novel written by E. Werner and first published in 1889. The story is set in the picturesque Alpine region of Switzerland and follows the life of a young girl named Th�����r�����se, who is believed to be a fairy by the villagers due to her beauty and ethereal qualities. Th�����r�����se is the daughter of a wealthy landowner who is determined to marry her off to a wealthy suitor to secure his own financial future.However, Th�����r�����se falls in love with a young artist named Claude, who is also the son of a wealthy landowner. The two lovers face numerous obstacles, including the disapproval of their families and the machinations of a jealous rival. Despite these challenges, they remain steadfast in their love for each other and eventually overcome all obstacles to be together.The novel is a classic romance, filled with beautiful descriptions of the Alpine landscape and the customs and traditions of the Swiss people. It explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations, and is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys a good romance novel set in a picturesque location.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: 1164926829
• ISBN13: 9781164926825
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"