St. Blasien’s Maid: An Alsacian Idyl (1898)

St. Blasien's Maid: An Alsacian Idyl is a novel written by Winfield Lionel Scott and published in 1898. The story is set in the Alsace region of France and follows the life of a young girl named Marie, who is known as the ""St. Blasien's Maid"" by the villagers. Marie is a devout Catholic and spends her days attending church and helping her parents on their farm. The novel explores Marie's life as she navigates the challenges of growing up in a small village. She falls in love with a young man named Jean, but their relationship is complicated by their different social classes. Marie's family is poor, while Jean's family is wealthy and influential. As Marie and Jean's relationship blossoms, they face opposition from Jean's family and the villagers. The novel also delves into themes of religion, morality, and social class. Overall, St. Blasien's Maid: An Alsacian Idyl is a heartwarming story of love and perseverance set against the backdrop of a small French village. It provides a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in Alsace during the late 19th century and explores timeless themes that are still relevant 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.