Fräulein Minna und der Reitknecht

Fräulein Minna und der Reitknecht is a novella by Wilkie Collins, published in 1874. The story follows Minna, who becomes intrigued by her new stableman, Michael, a man without known parents striving to make the best of his circumstances. As Minna's attraction to Michael grows, she faces societal expectations and the mysterious disdain her aunt Claudia shows towards him, hinting at deeper secrets. This work reflects Collins' exploration of class and social norms in Victorian society.