The Old Mam'selle's Secret (1868)

The Old Mam'selle's Secret is a novel written by Eugenie Marlitt and published in 1868. The story is set in Germany and revolves around the life of a young woman named Ottilie von Strumpe. Ottilie is the niece of the wealthy and eccentric old maid, Mam'selle Julie, who lives in a grand old mansion in the countryside.Ottilie is sent to live with her aunt after the death of her parents and is initially overwhelmed by the grandeur of the mansion and the eccentricities of her aunt. Mam'selle Julie is a recluse who rarely leaves her home and is rumored to have a dark secret.As Ottilie settles into her new life, she begins to uncover the secrets of her aunt's past and the reason for her reclusive lifestyle. She also falls in love with a young man named Edgar, who is the son of one of Mam'selle Julie's former suitors.As the story unfolds, Ottilie must navigate the complexities of her aunt's past and the challenges of her own romantic feelings. She ultimately discovers the truth about Mam'selle Julie's secret and learns to embrace her own future with courage and determination.The Old Mam'selle's Secret is a classic novel of romantic suspense that explores themes of love, loss, and the power of secrets to shape our lives. It is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers 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.