Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices, and Other Stories

A modestly sized anthology invites listeners into a world of quiet intrigue, where ordinary settings become stages for the subtle power plays of everyday life. The tales are narrated with a gentle, slightly ironic tone, offering snapshots of characters whose ambitions and anxieties ripple beneath polite conversation. Each story is concise yet richly textured, hinting at larger social currents without ever rushing to dramatic climaxes.

The opening piece follows Frau Frohmann, the imperious yet oddly compassionate proprietor of the Peacock inn in a tranquil Alpine valley. She rules her domain with a blend of old‑world Tory stubbornness and an earnest desire to keep everyone she cares for well‑fed, even as she wrestles with the uneasy notion that the world is slowly slipping into decline. Her resistance to change—especially when it involves altering prices—sets the scene for a wry examination of class, duty, and the quiet battles fought behind the inn’s polished doors.