The Astrologer: A Legend of the Black Forest (1846)

The Astrologer: A Legend Of The Black Forest is a novel written by A Lady and first published in 1846. The story is set in the Black Forest region of Germany and follows the life of a young orphan girl named Gertrude. Gertrude is taken in by an elderly astrologer who lives in a secluded cottage in the forest. The astrologer teaches Gertrude the art of astrology and guides her through life's challenges.The novel explores themes of love, fate, and the supernatural. Gertrude falls in love with a young man named Conrad, but their relationship is threatened by the astrologer's predictions. The astrologer believes that Gertrude's fate is tied to the stars and warns her that she must choose between love and destiny.As Gertrude navigates her way through life, she encounters various supernatural beings, including witches and spirits. These encounters add to the mystical atmosphere of the novel.Overall, The Astrologer: A Legend Of The Black Forest is a captivating tale of love and fate set in a mystical and enchanting landscape. The novel has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the Black Forest and its exploration of the supernatural.Two Volumes In One.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.