The Bride Of Omberg (1853)

By Emilie Flygare-Carlén

Book Overview

The Bride of Omberg is a novel written by Emilie F. Carlen and first published in 1853. Set in Sweden in the 18th century, the story revolves around the life of a young woman named Gertrude, who is forced into a loveless marriage with an older man named Baron Arvid Falkenberg. Gertrude is deeply unhappy in her marriage and longs for true love and happiness.One day, Gertrude meets a handsome and charming young man named Count Eric Stenbock, who is visiting the area. The two fall deeply in love and begin a secret affair. However, their happiness is short-lived as Gertrude's husband discovers their relationship and forbids her from seeing Eric again.As Gertrude struggles to come to terms with her situation, she is faced with a series of challenges and obstacles that threaten to tear her apart from the man she loves. She must navigate the treacherous waters of love, marriage, and social expectations in order to find true happiness.The Bride of Omberg is a classic tale of love, passion, and betrayal set against the backdrop of 18th century Sweden. Emilie F. Carlen's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make this novel a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers to this day.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: 143708074X
• ISBN13: 9781437080742
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"