The Castle of Ehrenstein V1 is a historical fiction novel written by George Payne Rainsford James and published in 1847. The book is set in medieval Germany and tells the story of the castle of Ehrenstein, its lords, and inhabitants. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the spiritual and temporal rulers of the castle, while the second part delves into the lives of the earthly and unearthly inhabitants of the castle.The story begins with the arrival of the new lord of Ehrenstein, Count Albert, who inherits the castle from his father. Count Albert is a devout Christian and is determined to restore the castle's reputation as a place of piety and virtue. However, his plans are challenged by the corrupt bishop of the region, who is more interested in worldly pleasures than spiritual matters.As the story progresses, the reader is introduced to a host of other characters, including the castle's inhabitants, such as the servants, knights, and ladies-in-waiting. There are also supernatural elements in the book, with the appearance of ghosts and other supernatural beings.The Castle of Ehrenstein V1 is a fascinating look into medieval life in Germany, with its intricate political and social hierarchies. The book is well-written and engaging, with vivid descriptions of the castle and its inhabitants. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or medieval history.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.