The Castle of Ehrenstein Its Lords Spiritual and Temporal; Its Inhabitants Earthly and Unearthly

"The Castle of Ehrenstein" by G. P. R. James is a 19th-century historical fiction that revolves around young Ferdinand of Altenburg and his entanglement with strange, possibly supernatural, circumstances inside the castle. Amidst the castle’s imposing shadows, Ferdinand finds himself falling for the noble Adelaide of Ehrenstein as omens and old stories hint at forces beyond the natural world. The story begins with a fierce storm creating a sinister mood around the castle where Ferdinand is observed moving secretly through the hallways. Later, Ferdinand's talks with Father George reveal his anxieties and dreams associated with his feelings for Adelaide. The story hints at a battle between genuine affection and the limits of the world, as supernatural elements threaten to impact human lives.