Countess Gisela (1876)

Countess Gisela is a historical novel written by Eugenie Marlitt and published in 1876. The story is set in the early 18th century and follows the life of Countess Gisela von Rischenheim, a young and beautiful noblewoman who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to save her family's estate from financial ruin. Despite her initial reluctance, Gisela soon finds herself falling in love with her husband, Count Ernst von Rischenheim. However, their happiness is short-lived as Ernst is called away to fight in the war and Gisela is left alone to manage the estate and fend off the advances of a persistent suitor. As the war rages on, Gisela becomes increasingly involved in the resistance movement against the invading army. Her bravery and intelligence soon earn her the respect and admiration of her fellow rebels, and she becomes a key figure in their fight for freedom. Countess Gisela is a tale of love, courage, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in European history. It is a classic example of historical fiction, offering readers a glimpse into the customs and traditions of aristocratic society in the 18th century.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.