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A young woman arrives at the remote estate of Kronebyhyn, summoned by her aging parents to oversee a family inheritance. She finds herself caught between the expectations of her noble husband, Sigesmund, and the lingering shadows of past generations. The household bustles with the routines of estate life, from the careful selection of a new horse to the subtle negotiations of status among the staff. Through gentle humor and vivid detail, the novel portrays the strain of duty on a fragile marriage.

Meanwhile, the couple’s son Konny, already showing a keen mind for agriculture and literature, becomes a focal point for both pride and anxiety. As the family prepares for a charitable school fundraiser, old grievances surface and new alliances form. The narrative balances tender moments—such as walks among the linden woods—with the looming pressures of societal roles. In its first act, the story invites listeners to contemplate how love, ambition, and heritage intertwine in a world on the brink of change.