Publisher's Synopsis
""The Owl's Nest: A Romance"" is a novel written by Eugenie Marlitt and first published in 1888. The story is set in Germany in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Ottilie von Struvelius, who is forced to leave her home and live with her uncle in a small town after her father's death. Ottilie is a talented artist and her uncle, who is a wealthy banker, allows her to pursue her passion.As Ottilie settles into her new life, she meets a young man named Max von Rodenstein, who is the son of a wealthy landowner. Max is immediately drawn to Ottilie's beauty and talent, and the two begin a secret romance. However, their relationship is threatened by Max's father, who disapproves of Ottilie's social status and wants his son to marry someone from a wealthy family.As Ottilie and Max struggle to keep their relationship alive, they must also deal with a series of unexpected events that threaten to tear them apart. The novel explores themes of love, class, and family, and offers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of 19th-century Germany.Overall, ""The Owl's Nest: A Romance"" is a captivating tale of forbidden love and the challenges of navigating societal expectations. Eugenie Marlitt's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this novel a timeless classic 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.
