A young woman confesses to a crime she did not commit on New Year's Eve, revealing the dark secrets and lies that have consumed her life. The confession is a desperate attempt to free herself from the guilt and shame that has haunted her for years. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and the truth behind the confession is far more complex than initially thought.
By Hermann Sudermann · First published 1900 · Genre: Drama, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction