Theodor Fontane

In the tranquil town of Kessin, a young woman named Effi Briest embarks on a forbidden love affair that will forever alter the course of her life. Married to the much older Baron Geert von Innstetten, Effi finds herself drawn to the passionate Major Crampas. As their secret rendezvous become more frequent, Effi's world begins to crumble around her. Rumors spread like wildfire, threatening to destroy her reputation and the lives of those she holds dear.
With each stolen moment, Effi's fate hangs precariously in the balance, as she grapples with the consequences of her forbidden desires.