Arrival of the Baroness

This chapter reveals the dramatic arrival of Antonia Wagner von Wehrborn-Basquette, a baroness with grand ambitions, to an isolated island in 1932. Through her confrontational interactions with local residents and two men, Rudolph and Robert, the narrative unfolds a tale of tension, ambition, and manipulation amidst the uncertainty of their new life. As the baroness's eccentricities clash with the island's traditions, the looming threat of chaos and conflict becomes palpable, marking a pivotal moment in the community's struggle for survival.