02128cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500200015226400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850800310038952012950042053400450171565300350176085600430179525011UtSlPG20260610133555.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPT1 aMarlitt, E.q(Eugenie),d1825-188710aAmtmannin Maria 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-04-07  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Amtmannin Maria" by E. Marlitt is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, social dynamics, and legacy, primarily revolving around the character of Markus, who inherits a rural estate after the death of the previous owner, the elderly forest ranger's wife. His encounters with the locals and the mysterious maid Maria set the stage for a deeper examination of human relationships against the backdrop of rural life.  The opening of "Amtmannin Maria" introduces readers to the deceased forest ranger's widow, whose absence has left a significant impact on the local community, particularly in the forest where she once tended to both people and nature. As the story progresses, Markus arrives at the estate, unaware of the challenges and responsibilities that await him. He encounters various characters, including a young maid carrying a heavy bundle of hay, who is initially hesitant to engage with him. Their interaction hints at a complex social landscape, filled with unspoken rules and tensions tied to their respective standings. This portion sets a tone of intrigue, establishing Markus's internal conflict and foreshadowing the evolving relationships he will navigate in this new chapter of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aThuringia (Germany) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25011