Dörte is an orphan and heir to considerable property, lives at the castle near Lähn with his governess. However, before he reaches the age of age, he has to grow sharply due to the poor economic situation and inflation that is growing sharply after the First World War.
Her cousin Ursel is only twelve years old, but she already knows that the world can be a really dark place. The girl's mother married again. But the charming stepfather Peter Grupen will soon show his true face. Now he is a non -ending nightmare every day, but no one will believe her. Neither mother and grandmother. And if they believed, their eyes close in front of the frightening reality. Because in a world where men rule, women must be silent and obedient.

A novel that refers to mutual correspondence justifying victims. A novel about the tragedy of abused women, deadly manipulation, unfair legal system and social stereotypes, based on real events. A tragic story that happened a hundred years ago, but is still up to date.