Publisher's Synopsis
The Romance of a Chalet is a novel written by Australian author Rosa Praed, also known as Mrs. Campbell Praed. The book was first published in 1891 and tells the story of a young woman named Hilda who travels to Switzerland to stay in a chalet with her aunt and uncle. Hilda is a spirited and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms. While in Switzerland, she meets and falls in love with a young man named Eric, who is also staying in the chalet. However, their romance is complicated by the fact that Eric is already engaged to another woman. The novel explores themes of love, independence, and societal expectations. Praed's vivid descriptions of the Swiss landscape and the chalet where the characters stay add to the charm of the story. Overall, The Romance of a Chalet is a captivating and engaging novel that transports readers to another time and place.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.