Gold Elsie is a novel written by E. Marlitt and first published in 1873. The story is set in a small German town and follows the life of Elsie, a young woman who is determined to rise above her humble beginnings and become a wealthy and respected member of society. Elsie's mother is a seamstress, and her father is a gardener, but Elsie dreams of marrying a wealthy man and living a life of luxury.Elsie's chance comes when she meets Baron von Ried,...