Saint Michael: A Romance

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Saint Michael: A Romance

by E. Werner

EN·~10 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total
1

Transcriber's Note:

10:39:15
2

TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN OF - E. WERNER

0:02
3

BY MRS. A. L. WISTER

0:01

Description

Spring has awakened the remote valley, but its ancient stone stronghold still wears the chill of winter. The Steinrück castle, a once‑formidable fortress now half‑ruined, has become the focus of a solemn gathering as the family patriarch is laid to rest. With the male line broken, the estate’s future hinges on a grieving widow, her young daughter, and a distant cousin who inherits the crumbling ancestral seat.

Into this charged atmosphere arrive two mournful relatives, each bearing the weight of duty and hidden ambition. Their conversation hints at tangled loyalties, sizable legacies, and the delicate balance of power that will shape the lives of those who remain. As the snow‑capped peaks loom outside, listeners are invited to feel the undercurrent of suspense, the promise of love and intrigue, and the looming question of who will truly claim the heart of the old castle.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (613K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books

Release date

2011-01-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

E. Werner

E. Werner

1838–1918

A popular German novelist of the late 19th century, she published under the name E. Werner and became known for fast-moving, emotional stories that reached a wide readership. Writing under a masculine pen name, she built a substantial career in serialized fiction and novels.

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