Originally published in 1902, the story of the Countess has all the air of a dramatic romance carefully planned by an ingenious novelist; yet it is a faithful narrative of events, illumined by the light of Kraszewsk's genius. It will appeal greatly to any historian. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Am Hofe Friedrichs II. ist man besorgt über die vielen Geheimdepeschen, die zwischen Dresden und Wien kursieren. Man hat schon seine Spione in der Nähe Brühls, des allmächtigen Ministers Augusts III. Doch als sich der junge Schweizer Max de Simonis in Berlin um einen Dienst bewirbt, wird er sofort nach Sachsen geschickt, um weitere Informationen zu liefern. Brühls Pläne werden verraten, und die Preußen marschieren ohne Kriegserklärung in Sachsen ein. Misswirtschaft und Kriege haben das einst so reiche Sachsen völlig ruiniert. August III. und sein Minister Brühl müssen fliehen. Simonis gerät zwischen die Fronten ...