Countess Ida is a novel written by Frederick J. Whishaw and published in 1904. The story revolves around the titular character, Countess Ida, who is a young and beautiful aristocrat living in England. She is engaged to a wealthy and influential man named Lord Arthur, but their relationship is strained due to his infidelity.As the story progresses, Countess Ida becomes increasingly disillusioned with her life and her engagement to Lord Arthur. She meets a charming and handsome artist named Julian, and they fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Julian is already married and has a young son.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations, as well as the struggles faced by women in the early 20th century. It also delves into the complexities of relationships and the consequences of making difficult choices.Overall, Countess Ida is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the world of the English aristocracy during the Edwardian era.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.
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