Sweet Hours (1904)

Sweet Hours is a novel written by Carmen Sylva, originally published in 1904. The story takes place in a small village in the German countryside, where we meet the main character, a young girl named Gertrude. Gertrude is a dreamer and a romantic, and she spends her days lost in thought and imagination. She longs for adventure and excitement, but her life is quiet and uneventful. One day, Gertrude meets a handsome stranger named Heinrich, who has come to the village to visit his aunt. Gertrude is immediately drawn to him, and they begin a secret romance. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Heinrich must return to his life in the city. Gertrude is heartbroken, but she refuses to give up on her dreams of love and adventure. As the years pass, Gertrude grows into a beautiful and accomplished young woman. She becomes a talented musician and artist, and her work brings her recognition and praise. But despite her success, Gertrude remains haunted by memories of Heinrich and their brief, passionate romance. Sweet Hours is a story about the power of love and the importance of following one's dreams. It is a timeless tale of romance, heartbreak, and the beauty of life's simple moments. Carmen Sylva's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions transport readers to a world of beauty and wonder, where anything is possible if you believe in yourself and your dreams.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.