As the first half of the novel draws to a close, a responsible author – seeking their readers’ approval – should prepare them for an imminent, unexpected twist. However, before a fresh impulse re-ignites Archduchess Marianne’s full engagement, let us enjoy a moment of anticipation and join an after-supper entertainment in her salon. Beyond great […]
This chapter serves as a bridge between two psychologically distinct phases. Although Archduchess Marianne has declared the case closed, her mind has not entirely left the mystery behind. Moreover, new pieces of information continue to reach her. Princess Schwarzenberg signed her last will a week before her death. The only published citation reads as follows: […]
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