About this book
When a group of aristocratic guests arrives at Schloß Vogelöd for an elaborate hunting weekend, Rudolf Stratz weaves a gripping mystery beneath the veneer of refined society. Among the assembled nobility is Count Oetsch, a man shadowed by dark suspicions—whispers claim he murdered his own brother years ago in a crime that was never brought to justice. The tension intensifies when the victim's widow, now the remarried Baronin Safferstätt, joins the gathering at the castle, setting the stage for a collision of secrets and buried resentments.
Through the perspectives of the castle's hosts, the von Vogelschrey couple, and the other guests, Stratz masterfully unfolds a classic mystery novel that explores the complexities of honor, guilt, and social pretense. As the weekend progresses, hidden truths emerge and alliances shift, transforming what appears to be a leisurely country retreat into a tense psychological drama. The author's keen observations of human nature and aristocratic intrigue create an absorbing narrative that keeps listeners engaged until the final revelation.
This audiobook is perfect for fans of psychological mysteries and period fiction who appreciate intricate character studies and the exploration of moral ambiguity within confined social settings.
