Chapter 9 – Countess Strassoldo
Ernestine Countess Strassoldo (1695-1766) was the most long-serving matron in Marianne’s circle, holding the post of Fräuleinhoffmasterin, or the supervisor of a young unmarried maid of honour (i.e. Juliana and Leontine), especially of their behaviour and service. Of her nearest past, the year 1746 happened to be a true annus horribilis for the Countess. Over […]
