Ellernklipp

Set against the backdrop of post-Seven Years' War Germany, the story explores the turbulent relationships within a small village. Baltzer Bocholt, a forest ranger, becomes embroiled in a tragic love triangle with his son Martin and his ward Hilde, the illegitimate daughter of a local nobleman. Jealousy leads to a fatal confrontation at the cliffs of Ellernklipp, resulting in a dark secret that shapes their lives. As Bocholt marries Hilde and they face the challenges of parenthood, the narrative delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of choices.