The Old Countess: A Novel (1870)

By Edmund Hofer

Book Overview

The Old Countess is a novel written by Edmund Hofer and published in 1870. The story revolves around the life of an elderly countess named Countess von R�����diger, who lives in a grand estate in Germany. The countess is a proud and stubborn woman who fiercely guards her family's honor and reputation.The novel follows the countess as she navigates through various challenges, including financial difficulties, family conflicts, and the loss of her beloved granddaughter. Despite her age, the countess remains determined to protect her family and maintain their legacy.As the story progresses, the countess's relationships with her family members become strained, and she is forced to confront the harsh realities of her past. Through her struggles, the countess learns to let go of her pride and embrace forgiveness and love.The Old Countess is a timeless tale of family, honor, and redemption. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in nineteenth-century Germany and explores the complexities of human relationships.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: 1166454525
• ISBN13: 9781166454524
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"