The Riddle of Konnersreuth
Hardcover
1933 · Chicago, Ill.
by De Hovre, Eugene Canon and translated by Reverend P. M. Van Derpe
Chicago, Ill.: Benedictine Press. Very Good+. 1933. Hardcover. A Very Good+ edition with rubbing to the edges, soiling to the boards and a previous owner's bookplate affixed to the front pastedown ; This book tells the story of a wealthy family, the Konnersreuths, and their troubled son, Siegmund. Siegmund is a brilliant and talented young man, but he is also enigmatic and troubled. The Konnersreuths are a loving family, but their love is not enough to save Siegmund from his own demons. Siegmund spirals out of control, and the family is forced to face their fears and deal with his illness. The Riddle of Konnersreuth is a beautifully written and heartbreaking story about family, love, and loss.; 8vo; 396 pages . (Inventory #: 123334)