In the Counselor’s House (1888)

In The Counselor's House is a novel written by Eugenie Marlitt and originally published in 1888. Set in Germany, the story follows the life of a young woman named Gerlinda who becomes a governess in the household of a respected counselor, Herr von Waltenberg. Gerlinda is immediately struck by the counselor's handsome son, but soon discovers that he is engaged to another woman. Despite this, Gerlinda and the son, Walter, fall deeply in love and begin a clandestine affair. However, when the counselor's daughter becomes suspicious of their relationship, Gerlinda is forced to leave the household and Walter behind. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a classic example of 19th-century German literature and remains a popular read 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.