Othmar V2 (1885)

Othmar V2 is a novel written by Ouida, originally published in 1885. The story revolves around the life of Othmar, a wealthy and handsome young man who is a member of the aristocratic society in Europe. He is deeply in love with his childhood friend, the beautiful and virtuous Princess Ottilie, but their love is threatened by the intrigues and jealousies of the people around them. Othmar is also pursued by the alluring and manipulative Venetia, who is determined to make him her own. As Othmar navigates his way through the complex and treacherous world of high society, he must make difficult choices about his future and the woman he truly loves. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, ambition, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. Ouida's vivid descriptions of the opulent lifestyles of the European aristocracy provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.In Three Volumes.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.