The Forest House, And Catherine's Lovers (1871)

The Forest House and Catherine's Lovers is a novel written by Emile Erckmann and published in 1871. The story takes place in the Vosges Mountains of France and centers around a young woman named Catherine, who lives in a forest house with her father. Catherine is a beautiful and kind-hearted woman, and she has several suitors who are vying for her affection.One of Catherine's suitors is a wealthy nobleman named Count Henry de Lestrange. He is handsome and charming, but Catherine is hesitant to accept his proposal because she is unsure of his true intentions. Another suitor is a poor but honest farmer named Jean-Marie, who loves Catherine deeply and would do anything to win her heart.As the story progresses, Catherine must navigate the complicated relationships between her suitors and her own feelings for each of them. She is torn between her desire for a comfortable life with the Count and her love for Jean-Marie, who she knows would make her happier in the long run.Meanwhile, a group of outlaws known as the Black Wolves are terrorizing the countryside, and Catherine's father is determined to put a stop to their crimes. The Black Wolves are led by a ruthless man named Gaspard, who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.The Forest House and Catherine's Lovers is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and adventure set against the backdrop of the beautiful Vosges Mountains. Erckmann's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters' struggles make this novel a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by readers 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.