02174cam a22003253u 4500 44979 UtSlPG 20260610134031.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16003765 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Fischer, Henry W. (Henry William), 1856-1932 The Secret Memoirs of Bertha Krupp : From the Papers and Diaries of Chief Gouvernante Baroness D'Alteville Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-02-22 Produced by Al Haines "The Secret Memoirs of Bertha Krupp" by Henry W. Fischer is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of Bertha Krupp, the heiress of the powerful Krupp industrial empire, and her complex relationships with influential figures like the Kaiser. It explores themes of power, ambition, and the entanglements of family and politics during a turbulent historical period. The opening of the novel presents a vivid scene set in 1902, centering around Villa Huegel, the home of Frederick Krupp, a prominent figure in the arms industry. The narrative introduces the militaristic atmosphere of the time, with a focus on Bertha's father and the looming figure of the Kaiser, who seeks to manipulate family ties for his political agenda. As Frederick Krupp contemplates his legacy, the Kaiser reveals his desire to shape Bertha’s future, which foreshadows the battles over control of the Krupp works and Bertha's own autonomy. This establishes a backdrop of tension and intrigue, hinting at a heavy burden placed on the young heiress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Krupp, Bertha, 1886-1957 -- Fiction William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44979 85818 85818