The Contessa's Sister: A Novel (1911)

By Gardner Callahan Teall

Book Overview

The Contessa's Sister is a novel written by Gardner Callahan Teall and published in 1911. The story revolves around two sisters, the Contessa and her younger sibling, who are both members of the Italian aristocracy. The Contessa is a beautiful and proud woman who is used to getting what she wants, while her sister is more reserved and introspective.As the story unfolds, the Contessa falls in love with a wealthy American businessman, but their relationship is complicated by her sister's growing feelings for him as well. The two sisters find themselves in a love triangle, with the Contessa struggling to maintain her grip on her lover while her sister becomes more and more involved in his life.The novel is set against the backdrop of early 20th century Italy, with vivid descriptions of the country's landscapes, culture, and society. It explores themes of love, jealousy, and family loyalty, and offers a glimpse into the lives of the Italian aristocracy during a time of great change.Overall, The Contessa's Sister is a compelling and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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: 1164172778
• ISBN13: 9781164172772
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"