Lake-House (1860)

By Fanny Lewald

Book Overview

Lake-House is a novel written by Fanny Lewald in 1860. The story is set in a beautiful and serene lake house in Germany, where a group of young people spend their summer vacation. The main character, Sophie, is a young woman who is invited to stay at the lake house by her wealthy friend, Eugenie. Sophie is fascinated by the beauty of the lake and the surrounding landscape, and she quickly becomes friends with the other guests.As the days go by, Sophie begins to notice the tension between Eugenie and her fianc�����, Max. She soon discovers that Max is in love with another woman, and Eugenie is aware of this but is unwilling to confront him. Sophie becomes a confidante to both Eugenie and Max, and she tries to help them come to terms with their feelings.Meanwhile, Sophie also falls in love with a young man named Fritz, who is a close friend of Max. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Fritz is engaged to another woman. Sophie must navigate her own feelings while also trying to help her friends.Lake-House is a story about love, friendship, and the complexities of human relationships. It explores themes of honesty, loyalty, and the importance of communication in relationships. The novel is beautifully written and captures the idyllic setting of the lake house, making it a delightful read for lovers of romantic fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116660800X
• ISBN13: 9781166608002
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"