Вторая жена

A marriage without love.A house ruled by secrets.A woman who refuses to disappear. When Liane von Trachenberg becomes the second wife of Baron Raoul von Mainau, she enters Schönwerth not by romance, but by necessity. Their marriage is a pact—cold, deliberate, and shaped by pride, resentment, and unspoken motives. At Schönwerth, power belongs to the past: to an embittered household ruler, to religious fanaticism, and to a carefully buried crime. As forged documents surface and hidden loyalties unravel, Liane finds herself caught in a struggle far greater than her marriage. Surrounded by manipulation and moral corruption, she must decide how much truth she is willing to claim—and what it may cost her. The Second Wife is a classic novel of dignity without submission, love without illusion, and quiet strength in the face of injustice. With psychological depth and restrained emotional power, Eugenie Marlitt crafts a heroine who defines herself not through devotion, but through integrity. This Modern English Edition preserves the elegance and moral force of Marlitt’s original novel while offering a clear, accessible reading experience for today’s audience. Perfect for readers of: Victorian and 19th-century classics Strong female protagonists Gothic and historical romance Fans of The Secret of the Old Mamsell and classic women’s fiction