Strong female characters are omnipresent in Silvia Andrea's work. The author, born Johanna Garbald-Gredig in Zuoz in 1840, was interested in the issues of the women's movement. Self-discovery, education, career, independence, and a relationship between men and women on equal terms are the themes that shape the developmental novel "Faustine" in this second edition. A comprehensive commentary addresses the text's genesis, delves into the author's intellectual biography, and reflects on her work in a contemporary context. It is important to discover Silvia Andrea as a pointed yet nuanced storyteller of women's destinies.