Countess Gisela (1869)

Countess Gisela is a novel written by Eugenie Marlitt and first published in 1869. The story is set in Germany during the mid-19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Countess Gisela von Riedheim. Gisela is a wealthy young woman who is engaged to be married to a man she does not love. She is forced to marry him by her father, who is in financial trouble and needs the marriage to secure his future.Despite her unhappy marriage, Gisela tries to make the best of her situation and becomes a devoted wife and mother. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a handsome and charming man named Count Armin von Wildungen. Gisela is immediately drawn to Armin, and the two begin a passionate affair.The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations. It also touches on the role of women in society and the limited choices they had during this time period. Countess Gisela is a classic romantic novel that has been praised for its engaging plot and well-drawn characters.In Two Parts.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.