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Sturmsee: Man and Man is a novel written by Henry Holt and published in 1906. The story takes place in the fictional town of Sturmsee, located in the mountains of Germany. The novel explores the relationships between various characters, including the wealthy industrialist, Karl von Lichtenstein, and his daughter, Hilda; the impoverished artist, Heinrich Schiller; and the town's doctor, Dr. von Winkler. The plot centers around the conflicts that arise when Karl von Lichtenstein's plans to expand his industrial empire clash with the desires of the townspeople to maintain their traditional way of life. As tensions rise, the characters must confront their own personal demons and make difficult choices that will impact the future of Sturmsee.Throughout the novel, Holt explores themes of class, power, and the struggle between tradition and progress. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the story is full of unexpected twists and turns. Sturmsee: Man and Man is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political dynamics of early 20th century Germany.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.
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Henry Holt (1881-1962) was a British author of 26 mystery novels published between the years 1929 and 1961. Fifteen feature Detective Inspector Jimmy Silver of Scotland Yard and his other series character was Mike Logan, who appeared in two books.
