Schloss Hainfeld: Or A Winter In Lower Styria (1836)

Schloss Hainfeld: Or A Winter In Lower Styria (1836) is a novel written by Basil Hall. The story is set in the picturesque region of Lower Styria which is now a part of Slovenia. The protagonist of the story is a young Englishman named William Melville who travels to Lower Styria to spend the winter at Schloss Hainfeld, the castle of his friend Count Lichtenstein. The novel is written in the form of a diary kept by William Melville during his stay at Schloss Hainfeld.The story is a mix of romance, adventure, and mystery. William Melville falls in love with the beautiful and enigmatic Countess Zriny, who is married to the Count Lichtenstein. The Countess is rumored to have a tragic past and William is drawn to her despite the social barriers that prevent them from being together.The novel also features a number of suspenseful and thrilling episodes. William discovers a secret passage in the castle that leads to a hidden chamber where he finds a treasure trove. He also uncovers a plot by a group of bandits who plan to rob the castle. William's courage and resourcefulness are put to the test as he tries to foil the bandits' plans.Schloss Hainfeld: Or A Winter In Lower Styria is a beautifully written novel that captures the spirit of adventure and romance of the early 19th century. The novel is also a fascinating portrait of the region of Lower Styria, with its rich history, culture, and landscape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.