The Bailiff's Maid

The Bailiff's Maid: A Romance is a novel written by Eugenie Marlitt. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Gertrude, who works as a maid for a bailiff in a small German town. Gertrude is a hardworking and virtuous young woman who dreams of finding true love and a better life.As the story unfolds, Gertrude catches the eye of the bailiff's son, Arthur, who is a wealthy and handsome young man. Despite their different social statuses, Gertrude and Arthur fall in love and begin a secret relationship. However, their love is threatened by the disapproval of Arthur's mother, who wants him to marry a woman of higher social standing.As Gertrude and Arthur struggle to overcome the obstacles in their path, they must also deal with the scheming of a jealous rival who is determined to ruin their relationship. The novel is a tale of love, class, and the struggle to overcome societal expectations.The Bailiff's Maid: A Romance is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of life in 19th century Germany. It is a timeless story that explores the themes of love, class, and social expectations that are still relevant today.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.