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100	1		_aMühlbach, L. _q(Luise), _d1814-1873
245	1	4	_aThe Merchant of Berlin: An Historical Novel
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508			_aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Leah Moser and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"The Merchant of Berlin: An Historical Novel" by L. Mühlbach is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the Seven Years' War, the book follows John Gotzkowsky, a wealthy merchant in Berlin, who must navigate the complexities of love, wealth, and patriotism against a backdrop of impending war as the Russian army approaches Berlin. Central to the story is Gotzkowsky’s daughter, Elise, whose heart is torn between familial loyalty and her secret love for Feodor von Brenda, a Russian officer, creating a poignant conflict of love and national allegiance. The opening of the novel sets a stark tone, describing the grim atmosphere of Berlin, still reeling from the ravages of prolonged warfare. Gotzkowsky throws a festival for his workers to raise morale, juxtaposing the joy of the celebration against the looming threat of the Russians. As an overarching theme, it illustrates the struggles faced by individuals caught between their personal desires and larger political upheavals. The narrative introduces key characters, such as Bertram, the dedicated bookkeeper in love with Elise, and highlights the moral dilemmas presented by the war, such as the citizens’ heated discussions about whether to resist the approaching enemy or surrender peacefully. The introduction effectively establishes an emotional depth while foreshadowing the conflicts to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSeven Years' War, 1756-1763 -- Fiction
700	1		_aCoffin, Amory, _d1813-1884
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12016
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