The Old Countess: A Novel (1870)

By Edmund Hofer

Book Overview

The Old Countess is a novel written by Edmund Hofer in 1870. The story takes place in Europe during the 18th century and follows the life of a wealthy and powerful countess named Maria Theresia von Paradis. Despite her advanced age, the countess is still a formidable force in society and is respected by many for her intelligence, wit, and cunning.The novel explores the countess's relationships with her family and friends, as well as her interactions with the various political and social figures of the time. Along the way, the reader is treated to a glimpse into the world of high society in Europe during this era, with its lavish parties, intricate social hierarchies, and complex power struggles.As the story unfolds, the countess finds herself embroiled in a number of intrigues and scandals, and must use all of her wit and cunning to navigate the treacherous waters of court politics. Through it all, she remains a fascinating and complex character, a woman who is both admired and feared by those around her.Overall, The Old Countess is a richly detailed and engrossing novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th century Europe. With its memorable characters, intricate plot, and vivid descriptions of life in this era, it is sure to delight fans of historical fiction and anyone who enjoys a good tale of intrigue and adventure.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: 112020481X
• ISBN13: 9781120204813
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"