Maria Felicia: The Last Mistress Of Hlohov, A Story Of Bohemian Love (1898) - Paperback

by Caroline Svetla (Author), Antonie Krejsa (Translator)

Maria Felicia: The Last Mistress Of Hlohov, A Story Of Bohemian Love is a novel written by Caroline Svetla and published in 1898. The story is set in Bohemia during the late 18th century and follows the life of Maria Felicia, a young and beautiful woman who becomes the mistress of a wealthy nobleman named Count Hlohov. Despite Hlohov's marriage and social status, he falls deeply in love with Maria Felicia and begins a passionate affair with her.As their relationship intensifies, Maria Felicia becomes torn between her love for Hlohov and her desire for a more stable and respectable life. She is also haunted by the knowledge that their love is forbidden and that their affair could have devastating consequences for both of them.The novel explores themes of love, passion, social class, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society that values tradition and conformity above all else. It also offers a vivid portrayal of life in Bohemia during the late 18th century, with its opulent aristocratic estates, elaborate social rituals, and complex power dynamics.Overall, Maria Felicia: The Last Mistress Of Hlohov, A Story Of Bohemian Love is a captivating and emotionally charged novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and the complex lives of those who lived within it.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.