CASTLE ON THE BORDER

by Margot Benary-Isbert ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 5, 1956

Another story for the teen ages from post-war Germany, by the author of The Ark and Rowan Farm exhibits much of the same comforting hold on young problems. In a warm narrative the story of Leni Winkelberg, 17, begins Frankfurt where she is a stenographer and hears from her lawyer boss that her aunt Frederike Rode has inherited a castle in the west zone. There is the excitement of getting Frederike and her scientist husband out of Jena, and , when Leni goes to the castle with them, a new life begins. There is a local theatrical group that fulfills Leni's ambitions to study . She and Frederike not only care for the castle but make part of it into a home for orphans. At the last there is the offer of an acting contract from Hamburg, and Lent knows she will be able to have the future she wants.

Pub Date: April 5, 1956

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Harcourt, Brace

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1956

Categories: FICTION