inheritance. The opening of the novel introduces Brigitte as she receives the unexpected news of her inheritance, prompting her to reflect on her family's history and the burdens of the "gray everyday." Her memories of a visit from her great-aunt shape her current feelings about family legacy and duty. Interspersed with her reflections are whimsical encounters and family anecdotes that establish her longing for a deeper connection to her ancestry and her new environment at Haus Lage. As she settles into her new role, she faces initial challenges and strange occurrences that hint at a life intertwined with history, familial ties, and the enchanting mysteries that surround her inheritance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)