The Old Mam'selle's Secret (1868)

The Old Mam'selle's Secret is a novel written by Eugenie Marlitt and first published in 1868. The story is set in Germany during the mid-19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Ottilie. Ottilie is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is engaged to a young man named Max. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when Max's father dies and his family's financial situation deteriorates.In the midst of these troubles, Ottilie receives an unexpected visitor - an elderly spinster named Mademoiselle Julie. Mademoiselle Julie is a distant relative of Ottilie's and has come to stay with the family. However, it soon becomes clear that Mademoiselle Julie is hiding a secret, and Ottilie becomes determined to uncover it.As Ottilie investigates Mademoiselle Julie's past, she discovers a series of shocking revelations that threaten to upend her world. Along the way, she must navigate the complexities of love, family, and social class, and ultimately decide what is most important to her.The Old Mam'selle's Secret is a classic work of 19th-century literature that explores themes of love, betrayal, and the power of secrets. With its vivid descriptions of German society and its complex, multi-layered characters, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.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.