The Countess Tekla (1900)

The Countess Tekla is a historical novel written by Robert Barr and first published in 1900. The story is set in the late 19th century in Europe, particularly in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The main character, Countess Tekla, is a beautiful and intelligent woman from a wealthy aristocratic family. She is engaged to a wealthy and powerful prince, but she falls in love with a young American journalist, Harold Denver, who is visiting Europe to cover the political situation in the region.As the story unfolds, the Countess and Harold become entangled in a dangerous web of political intrigue and espionage. They are pursued by spies and assassins who are determined to stop them from uncovering a secret plot to overthrow the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Countess and Harold must use all their wits and resources to stay alive and unravel the mystery.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines romance, suspense, and historical detail. It offers a vivid portrait of the society and politics of Europe in the late 19th century, and explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. The Countess Tekla is a classic of historical fiction that will appeal to readers who enjoy gripping tales of adventure and romance set against a rich historical backdrop.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.