The Burgomaster’s Wife (1881)

The Burgomaster’s Wife is a historical novel written by George Ebers in 1881. It is set in the 17th century in the Dutch city of Leyden, where the story revolves around the life of a young woman named Maria, who is married to the influential burgomaster of the city. Maria is a devoted wife and mother, but she is also a woman who longs for intellectual stimulation and independence. When Maria meets the brilliant and charismatic Professor Paulus, she is immediately drawn to him and begins to question the limitations of her life as a wife and mother. As Maria and Paulus become closer, they must navigate the social and political complexities of their time, while also dealing with the disapproval of those around them.The novel explores themes of love, passion, duty, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society that values tradition and conformity. Ebers masterfully weaves historical details and events into the story, creating a vivid and immersive portrayal of life in 17th century Holland.Overall, The Burgomaster’s Wife is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling glimpse into a fascinating period of history.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.