Castle Hohenwald: A Romance

"Castle Hohenwald: A Romance" by Adolf Streckfuss is a late 19th-century novel that kicks off with a dazzling ball hosted by the President of a provincial town. It’s a tale of complicated relationships and social expectations of the time. The story centers around characters such as Count Styrum, who finds himself drawn to the mysterious Frau von Sorr, a woman whose beauty is matched only by her apparent sadness. The guests enjoy their evening, but there's an undercurrent of tension, especially around the Sorrs, and the unwanted advances from Count Repuin. The author paints a picture of love, deception, and how things might not always be as they appear, particularly as Count Styrum's fascination with Frau von Sorr deepens and sets the scene for future developments in their intertwining destiny.