Walladmor (1825)

Walladmor is a novel written by German author Willibald Alexis and first published in 1825. The novel is set in the early 18th century and follows the story of a young Englishman named Edward who travels to Germany to fight in the War of the Spanish Succession. Along the way, he meets the beautiful and mysterious Countess Walladmor, who he becomes infatuated with. However, as Edward delves deeper into the Countess's life, he uncovers a web of secrets and conspiracies that threaten to destroy him.The novel is a romantic adventure story that explores themes of love, betrayal, and political intrigue. It is notable for its detailed descriptions of German landscapes and customs, as well as its portrayal of the tensions between England and Germany during the early 18th century. Walladmor was well-received by contemporary critics and is considered one of Alexis's most significant works.Two Volumes In One.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.