ESCAL-VIGOR

Novel. After living throughout Europe, Count Henry Kehlmark settles at his family estate in the countryside. Joined by his housekeeper Blandine and manservant Landrillon, Kehlmark establishes himself despite the mistrust of his rural neighbors. When an affair with the son of the burgomaster is discovered, Kehlmark draws the ire of the village. First published in 1899.