Bergrichters Erdenwallen by Arthur Achleitner

"Bergrichters Erdenwallen" by Arthur Achleitner is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story begins in a rural setting, where a community gathers around the farmhouse of Servaz Amareller, who has fallen victim to a mysterious theft of a large sum of money. As the villagers discuss the puzzling circumstances of the crime, there arises a tension about whether someone from the household, rather than an outside intruder, is to blame. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a tense scene filled with village gossip surrounding the theft of over five hundred gulden from Amareller's secured trunk. The locals speculate about the thief's identity, with suspicion heavily weighted against the household staff due to the absence of any break-in signs. As the gendarme arrives to investigate, the narrative shifts to the interactions between the villagers and officials, revealing the dynamics and social structure within this tight-knit community. The initial focus on the theft sets the stage for a deeper exploration of human nature and societal relationships against a backdrop of justice and crime in rural Tirol. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Achleitner, Arthur, 1858-1927
Title Bergrichters Erdenwallen
Credits Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders
Reading Level Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Tales -- Germany
Category Text
eBook-No. 14225
Release Date
Last Update Nov 30, 2025
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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