Elsie's Dowry

Elsie's Dowry: A Tale of the Franco-German War is a historical fiction novel written by Emma Leslie and published in 1872. The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War, which took place between 1870 and 1871. The novel follows the life of Elsie, a young French woman who is engaged to a German soldier named Ernst. When the war breaks out, Ernst is forced to leave Elsie and fight for his country. Meanwhile, Elsie's family is struggling to make ends meet and they decide to offer her dowry to the highest bidder. Elsie is heartbroken by this decision and decides to leave her family and join the Red Cross as a nurse. During her time with the Red Cross, Elsie meets a wounded German soldier who turns out to be Ernst. The two lovers are reunited, but their happiness is short-lived as the war continues to rage on around them. The novel explores themes of love, war, and the devastating impact of conflict on ordinary people. It also highlights the resilience and bravery of those who risk their lives to help others in times of crisis. Overall, Elsie's Dowry is a poignant and moving tale that provides a unique perspective on one of the most significant conflicts in European history.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.