9781330628140 - The Alpine Fay a Romance From the German (Classic Reprint) de Wister, Mrs. A. L. (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Alpine Fay a Romance From the GermanThe extensive Alpine valley through which rushed a considerable stream lay far in the depths of the moun tain-range, so secluded and lonely that it might have been entir.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, set in the majestic Swiss Alps during the late 1800s, offers an engaging tale of family, love, and the clash between tradition and modernity. Amidst the idyllic mountain scenery, a wealthy industrialist and his brother-in-law, a proud but impoverished baron, find themselves at odds over the construction of a railway line that threatens the baron's ancestral home, Wolkenstein Court. As the conflict intensifies, the author explores themes of societal change, the preservation of heritage, and the enduring power of love. The characters' struggles, both personal and communal, provide insight into the complexities of human nature and the challenges faced by communities in the face of progress, making this book a timeless and thought-provoking read. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.