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In the grand duchy of Babenhausen, young Prince Lothar receives an education shielded from the evils and vulgarity of the world. However, his mother is worried because the idea of marriage is as distant to Lothar as death, and there is a danger of the dynasty becoming extinct. To address this, she assigns him the best spiritual and worldly advisor, Mr. Cazotte, a famous painter and renowned seducer, to subtly guide his steps through the courts of Europe towards the desired objective. In the court of Leuchtenstein, Lothar passionately falls in love with Princess Liudmilla, and a marriage proposal is formalized, ensuring a blissful succession to the throne. Only one thing is amiss: Liudmilla is pregnant and will give birth to the ducal heir two months earlier than what the law and decency permit. Herr Cazotte attempts to salvage the situation by proposing that the princes retreat to a charming castle, accompanied by a select and small entourage. The princess’s lady-in-waiting will be the young Ehrengard, a girl of noble lineage, strong character, and unwavering loyalty… and someone whom Cazotte has peculiar plans for. However, something goes awry, unexpected and uncontrollable events unfold, and ultimately, Ehrengard becomes a decisive figure in a story that, like the reverberation of a strange echo, rearranges itself and its protagonists time and time again.
