The Cameo Of The Empress (1912)

The Cameo of the Empress is a historical fiction novel written by Sigmund Krausz and published in 1912. The story is set in Vienna during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa in the 18th century. The plot revolves around a valuable cameo that once belonged to the Empress, which is stolen from a museum. The protagonist, a young man named Franz, becomes embroiled in the mystery surrounding the theft and sets out to recover the precious artifact. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters including a beautiful countess, a cunning thief, and a powerful aristocrat. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of the social and political landscape of Vienna during this time period, as well as a thrilling and suspenseful mystery. The Cameo of the Empress is a classic work of historical fiction that is sure to captivate readers with its richly detailed setting and engaging plot.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.