Schloß Dürande

Schloß Dürande, written by Joseph von Eichendorff in 1814, is set in France on the eve of the French Revolution. The story follows Renald, who, fearing for his sister Gabriele's safety after witnessing her secret meeting with Count Dürande's son, sends her to a convent. When Gabriele goes missing, Renald travels to Paris to confront the young count, only to find that events at the castle are spiraling out of control as the revolution unfolds. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the impact of societal upheaval.