This charming novel explores the fictional town of Kaiser-Karlsbad, a picturesque spa town with more than its fair share of drama. As the town's wealthy patrons indulge in the healing waters and vie for social status, other characters are drawn into intrigue and romance. St hr's writing captures the genteel manners and day-to-day unpredictability of turn-of-the-century life in Germany. Fans of classic European literature will enjoy this light and...