Hermann: A Novel

Hermann: A Novel, written by E. Werner and first published in 1879, is a German fiction that delves into the lives of characters connected to Count Arnau and his household. The plot begins with a mysterious suicide and a missing sum of money, which disrupts the town's tranquility and reveals the complexities of honor, societal expectations, and personal conflicts. Key figures, including the emotionally vulnerable Countess Ottilie and the innocent young boy Hermann, navigate the repercussions of a scandal involving the Count's steward, creating an intricate web of relationships and moral dilemmas.