"Specimens of German Romance; Vol. I. The Patricians" by C. F. van der Velde is a historical romance set in a time of social change. The story centers on Althea, a grieving widow with a young son, torn between family expectations to remarry and her own desires. The era's tensions between the noble class and the rising commoners are shown through various characters who court her. The arrival of Tausdorf, a noble knight, complicates matters, offering a different kind of suitor compared to those pushed on her by family. The brewing conflict between social classes causes rifts and clashes within the town, laying the groundwork for a story filled with suspense, complex relationships, and blossoming romance.
Specimens of German Romance; Vol. I. The Patricians
By C. F. van der (Carl Franz) Velde
In a world of social tensions and family pressure, a grieving woman finds herself caught between duty and desire as she navigates love amidst societal conflict.
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2010-04-20
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