Othmar Hardback - 2010

Othmar: A Novel by Ouida is a classic work of fiction that tells the story of a young man named Othmar. The novel is set in the 19th century and follows Othmar as he navigates the complexities of love, society, and ambition. Othmar is a talented musician who falls in love with a beautiful and wealthy woman named Hermione. However, their love is complicated by the fact that Hermione is already engaged to a wealthy aristocrat named Prince Sabaroff. As Othmar struggles to win Hermione's heart, he also faces challenges in his career as a musician. He is torn between his desire for fame and fortune and his love of music for its own sake. Along the way, Othmar must navigate the treacherous waters of high society, where gossip and scandal can ruin a person's reputation in an instant. The novel is a richly detailed portrait of 19th-century society, with vivid descriptions of the opulent lifestyles of the wealthy and the struggles of those on the margins of society. Ouida's prose is elegant and lyrical, capturing the beauty and complexity of the world she portrays. Overall, Othmar: A Novel is a timeless tale of love, ambition, and the human condition that will captivate readers with its rich characters and evocative setting.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.