"Leurs Excellences" by Brada is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces the lives and interactions of nobility, focusing particularly on Princess Adalbert de Sauer-Apfel and her challenges in adjusting to the demanding court life amidst changing dynamics. Themes of social status, family ties, and the intricacies of royal etiquette appear to play significant roles. At the start of the story, we are brought into the correspondence of Princess Adalbert de Sauer-Apfel, who is writing to her aunt about her arrival at the grandiose Sauer-Apfel château. She details her experiences with her new family, including her husband, the prince, and other court members like the chanoinesse and the faithful chambellan. Adalbert describes the warm reception she received, the ceremonial dinner, and the social intricacies that accompany her newfound status, while she grapples with feelings of discontent regarding her place within the family hierarchy, particularly her assigned position at the dining table. Tension builds as Adalbert faces and reflects on her new role and the expectations it entails. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
