Publisher's Synopsis
""The Mistress of Ibichstein"" is a novel written by Friederike Henkel and first published in 1884. The story is set in a small German village and follows the life of a young woman named Helene who becomes the mistress of the wealthy and powerful landowner, Count Ibichstein. Helene is a beautiful and intelligent woman, but she is also poor and vulnerable. The Count takes advantage of her situation and offers her a life of luxury and comfort in exchange for her companionship. Helene agrees, but soon finds herself trapped in a loveless and abusive relationship. As the years pass, Helene becomes increasingly isolated and desperate, until a chance encounter with a kind and compassionate doctor offers her a way out. ""The Mistress of Ibichstein"" is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of love, power, and the struggle for independence in a society that values wealth and status above all else.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.
