The Count of Nideck

The story revolves around the mysterious and reclusive Count of Nideck who lives in a remote castle in the Vosges Mountains. The count's life is shrouded in mystery, and his true identity remains unknown to the villagers below. Rumors abound about his past, with some believing him to be a former aristocrat, while others think he might be a criminal in hiding.

By Erckmann-Chatrian · First published 1867 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 15 chapters

Contents

• THE SUMMONS TO THE CASTLE
• I MEET THE COUNTESS
• MY FIRST NIGHT IN HUGH'S TOWER
• KNAPWURST ACQUAINTS ME WITH THE GENEALOGY OF THE NIDECKS
• I BREAKFAST WITH ODILE
• THE COUNT UNSHEATHES HIS CLAWS
• MARIE LAGOUTTE RELATES HER EXPERIENCE
• SEBALT TRACKS THE PLAGUE
• THE PLAGUE IN MY CHAMBER. - THE MIDNIGHT SCENE ON THE ALTENBERG
• I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE
• I AM SUMMONED TO THE COUNTESS' CHAMBER, AND MAKE A CONFESSION
• WE CHASE THE PLAGUE. - HER DEATH
• THE BARON'S STORY. - HE DISAPPEARS
• THE BOAR HUNT
• THE BANQUET. THE DWARF EXPLAINS THE MYSTERY OF THE NIDECK HOUSE

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