The Burgomaster's Wife (1881)

The Burgomaster's Wife is a novel written by George Ebers in 1881. Set in the 16th century, the story takes place in a small German town where the people are ruled by a powerful burgomaster, or mayor. The burgomaster's wife, Ottilie, is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is admired by all. However, she is unhappy in her marriage and longs for something more. When a handsome and charming young man named Goetz arrives in town, Ottilie is immediately drawn to him. They begin a passionate affair, but their relationship is threatened by the burgomaster's jealousy and the town's strict moral code. As tensions rise, Ottilie must decide between her love for Goetz and her duty to her husband and community.The novel explores themes of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. Ebers weaves a complex and engaging story, filled with vivid descriptions of life in a small German town during the Renaissance period. The Burgomaster's Wife is a timeless tale of forbidden love and the consequences of pursuing one's desires.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.