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In the early days of 1924, Hamburg stands bruised by war and restless political winds. The city’s grand avenues and once‑busy docks are suddenly quiet, draped in the strange red flags of returning Russian prisoners and the distant rumble of an occupying commission. Within this unsettled backdrop, Generaldirektor Georg Freimann navigates a world where old hierarchies crumble and everyday life feels like a rehearsed performance of dread.
Amid the looming bureaucracy, a slender figure in gray silk, Antje Tietgens, appears in his mahogany office, offering a fleeting smile that cuts through the gloom. Their brief exchanges hint at a connection that could soften the hard edges of duty and desperation. As rumors of foreign oversight and revolutionary fervor swirl, Freimann finds himself torn between the demands of his position and a growing, uncertain affection that may defy the turbulent times.
Language
de
Duration
~9 hours (528K characters)
Release date
2025-02-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1868–1951
A bestselling German novelist of the early 20th century, he reached a huge readership with patriotic and nationalist fiction. His life spanned the German Empire, two world wars, and the postwar years, giving his work a strong sense of its era.
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