Der Findling. Zweiter Band.

A novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Findling, who is an orphan and has recently found shelter with the Piborne family. As he navigates his new life in the castle, he grapples with the stark differences in social class and privilege, while his journey highlights themes of resilience, belonging, and the quest for identity. The opening of the book introduces Lord Piborne, who is in search of a lost portfolio essential for a court case involving their rights against the local parish. This loss initiates a series of discussions filled with tension between the aristocratic family and their staff as suspicions arise. The return of Findling, who has found the portfolio, sets the stage for his integration into the Piborne household. As he becomes entangled in the lives of its members, including the haughty Graf Ashton and the indifferent Lady Piborne, readers witness the disparities of social status while observing his silent struggle for acceptance and personal dignity amidst a world that values lineage and status over individuality.