Gold Elsie by E. Marlitt
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"Gold Elsie" by E. Marlitt is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Fräulein Elizabeth Ferber, a talented young girl navigating the complexities of her family life while emerging from economic struggles. She and her family are introduced as they embark on a new chapter after inheriting an old castle, bringing themes of resilience, love, and the interplay between social status and personal values to the forefront.
The opening of "Gold Elsie" immerses readers in a vivid winter setting, contrasting the chaotic city streets against the warmth of Elizabeth's home life. As Elizabeth ventures through the stormy evening, we learn about her family's struggles following the death of her father's wealthy relative. The narrative then unfolds to reveal Elizabeth's joyful spirit, her musical aspirations, and her family's determination to thrive despite adversity. As they transition into a new life at the crumbling castle, excitement builds around what this change could mean for their future, introducing potential personal and social conflicts that will likely develop throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Marlitt, E. (Eugenie), 1825-1887 |
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| Translator | Wister, A. L. (Annis Lee), 1830-1908 |
| Uniform Title | Goldelse. English |
| Title | Gold Elsie |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Germany -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42426 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 488 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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