Das Recht der Hagestolze: Eine Heiratsgeschichte aus dem Neckartal

A historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in 1397, the story introduces us to a complex blend of medieval societal norms, particularly focusing on the unusual law concerning unmarried men, known as the right of the Hagestolze, which stipulates that a man's possessions may default to the prince if he dies unwed. The novel primarily revolves