Publisher's Synopsis
""Gluck and the White Rose of Vienna: A Romance"" is a novel written by Maud Des Champs De La Tour in 1879. The story is set in Vienna during the 18th century and follows the life of Christoph Willibald Gluck, a famous composer, and his love affair with a beautiful young woman named Maria Anna von Breuning, known as the ""White Rose of Vienna.""As Gluck becomes more successful in his career, he becomes increasingly drawn to Maria Anna, who is also an accomplished musician. Despite the disapproval of their families and society, the two embark on a passionate love affair that is threatened by jealousy, betrayal, and scandal.The novel is a vivid portrayal of the cultural and social milieu of Vienna during the 18th century, with detailed descriptions of the music, fashion, and customs of the time. It also explores themes of love, passion, and the struggle between personal desire and societal expectations.Overall, ""Gluck and the White Rose of Vienna: A Romance"" is a captivating historical romance that will transport readers to a bygone era and leave them rooting for the star-crossed lovers until the very end.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.
