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Fräulein Schmidt and Mr Anstruther - cover

Fräulein Schmidt and Mr Anstruther

Elizabeth Von Arnim

Publisher: e-artnow

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Summary

"Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther" by Elizabeth von Arnim tells the love story between the two titular characters. The young Miss Schmidt was initially cast off as a soon-to-be spinster before her encounter with Mr. Anstruther. Unfortunately, though their love is true, it isn't smooth sailing. They must undergo extreme hardships that threaten to tear them apart.
Available since: 12/01/2023.
Print length: 269 pages.

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