Der Erbe: Roman. Zweiter Band.

In a sprawling manor on the brink of a storm, the ailing Baron Benno lies in his sickroom while a curious young mechanic, Baumann, demonstrates an enigmatic device that promises to defy the laws of nature. The machine’s whirring gears and a solitary brass sphere spark the fascination of the household, especially the baron's niece Kathinka, whose restless curiosity hints at deeper secrets hidden within the estate’s walls.

As the guests debate the invention’s purpose, tension rises when a sudden, unsettling discovery shatters the fragile calm. Whispers of a missing heir, shadowy motives, and a looming crime begin to surface, drawing the baron's circle into a tangled web of suspicion and intrigue. Listeners will be drawn into a world of 19th‑century aristocracy where technology, family duty, and mystery collide, setting the stage for a suspenseful investigation that promises both revelation and danger.