In The Counselor's House (1888)

In The Counselor's House is a novel written by Eugenie Marlitt and published in 1888. The story follows the life of a young woman named Gerlinda, who is forced to move to a small town to live with her aunt and uncle after her father's death. Gerlinda is a talented artist and dreams of pursuing her passion, but her aunt and uncle are more concerned with finding her a suitable husband.Gerlinda soon meets the town's counselor, a wealthy and influential man who takes an interest in her artwork. The counselor offers to help Gerlinda further her career and introduces her to the local art community. As Gerlinda's talent is recognized, she becomes more confident in her abilities and begins to assert her independence.However, the counselor's intentions are not entirely pure, and Gerlinda soon discovers that he has a dark secret. As she becomes entangled in his web of deceit, Gerlinda must navigate a dangerous path to protect herself and those she loves.In The Counselor's House is a captivating tale of love, ambition, and betrayal set in the late 19th century. Marlitt's vivid descriptions of the era's social customs and artistic scene bring the story to life, while Gerlinda's journey to self-discovery makes for a compelling read.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.