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Edward H. Rosenthal chairs the firm's Intellectual Property and Litigation Groups. He focuses on intellectual property litigation, emphasizing trademark, copyright, right of publicity, advertising, privacy and publishing matters. His clients include businesses and individuals in the media, advertising, sports, and entertainment fields.
Mr. Rosenthal also has substantial involvement in issues relating to trademark prosecution and enforcement, representing numerous businesses and individuals in protecting and enforcing their intellectual property. He also represents the estates of deceased celebrities, including Humphrey Bogart, and handles licensing work for the estate and other celebrities and companies.
Mr. Rosenthal is currently representing The Authors Guild and a number of other authors' rights associations and individuals in suits against Google and the HathiTrust arising out of Google's mass book digitization and orphan works programs. Recently, he defended Fredrik Colting, author of 60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye, and his U.S. distributor, in a lawsuit brought by J.D. Salinger alleging copyright infringement. Mr. Rosenthal also successfully defended J.K. Rowling and Scholastic Inc., the author and publisher of the Harry Potter books, against claims of copyright and trademark infringement.
Mr. Rosenthal has written and lectured extensively on a wide variety of intellectual property topics. He is a regular presenter to the Practicing Law Institute on the Right of Publicity, and has participated in numerous panels on trademark and copyright law. He was co-editor of Entertainment Law Matters, a blog focused on disputes and developments in the film, television, publishing, theatre, music, art, gaming, and fashion industries. Mr. Rosenthal has also been active in the Copyright Society of the U.S.A. and the International Trademark Association. He serves as co-chair of the Committee on Publicity, Privacy and Media of the New York State Bar Association's Entertainment and Sports Law Committee and as a member of the Copyright Committee of the New York City Bar.
Prior to joining Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, Mr. Rosenthal served as a law clerk to Hon. Abraham D. Sofaer in the Southern District of New York and was associated with the New York law firm of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel. He was Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School (Legal Writing, 1985-1986; Intellectual Property Drafting, 1996).
He is admitted to practice in New York.
awards & recognition
Best Lawyers in America
Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business
The Legal 500
New York-area "Super Lawyer" for Intellectual Property Litigation for eight consecutive years
One of 19 "Topflight IP Attorneys" in the 2013 Client Service All-Stars report by BTI Consulting Group
University of Pennsylvania (BA, 1976)
Columbia University (JD, 1980)
- Notes and Comments editor of The Columbia Law Review
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Expert Witness 2017
Edward Rosenthal presents "Expert Witness 2017" for the Practising Law Institute. For more information or to register please click here.
June 13 2017
Past Speaking Engagements
A Copyright CLE You Can't Afford to Miss
Does your business depend on copyright ownership and licensing or turn on changes in copyright law? Do you worry about copyright claims? If so, please join our star-studded IP Litigation Group as we identify the current hot topics in copyright, share best practices, and enjoy good company - all in the comfort of the Yale Club.
May 9 2017
NY City Bar Copyright Committee: Defense of Copyright cases
Ned Rosenthal presents on defense of copyright cases for the NY City Bar Copyright Committee.
March 15 2017
Copyright Society Mid-Winter Meeting 2017
Ned Rosenthal presents on defense of copyright cases at the Copyright Society mid-winter meeting in Napa, California.
February 10 2017
Association of American Publishers (AAP) Lawyers Committee CLE
Ned Rosenthal presents a CLE on trends in copyright cases at the Association of American Publishers (AAP) Lawyers Committee lunch on December 15.
December 15 2016
From Neverland Ranch to Paisley Park: Lessons from the Estates of Michael Jackson and Prince
Edward Rosenthal speaks at the CLE, "From Neverland Ranch to Paisley Park: Lessons from the Estates of Michael Jackson and Prince" at the New York Historical Society.
November 30 2016
NY Historical Society: Right of Publicity and Trusts
Ned Rosenthal and Linda Wank present on Prince, Michael Jackson and right of publicity and trusts issues for the NY Historical Society.
November 30 2016
PLI: Right of Publicity
Ned Rosenthal presents on "Right of Publicity" for the Practising Law Institute.
November 7 2016
Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2015
Edward Rosenthal speaks on Rights of Publicity and Entertainment Licensing for PLI's "Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2015". For more information please click here.
November 9 2015
The Risks of And Risks to Library Users
Edward Rosenthal speaks at the Stockbridge, Massachusetts Library on the risks to library users.
October 24 2015
Navigating Your Company Through a World of Big Copyright Damages: An Insider's Look
Edward Rosenthal, Maura Wogan and Jeremy Goldman lead a CLE discussion on some of the key laws, cases and trends involving copyright remedies. Their presentation provides an insiders' view of the risk-mitigation tactics, legal strategies and practical approaches that they have used to help their clients navigate through difficult copyright claims.
May 15 2015
28th Annual New York Book Fair
Edward Rosenthal hosts a New York Book Fair "Meet the Author Dinner" featuring Anna Quindlen.
March 3 2015
Rights of Publicity and Entertainment Licensing
Edward Rosenthal presents "Rights of Publicity and Entertainment Licensing" at the Practicing Law Institute's 2014 Understanding the Intellectual Property License event in New York.
November 3 2014
Entertainment Business Law Seminar
Edward Rosenthal and Nicole Hyland speak on litigation strategies and attorney ethics in the entertainment industry at the Entertainment Business Law Seminar in association with the CMJ Music Marathon.
October 24 2014
Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2014
Edward Rosenthal speaks at PLI's "Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2014". Friends of the firm may take advantage of a 20% discount, to register with the discount, please click here.
October 3 2014
2014 MLRC/NAA/NAB Media Law Conference
Melissa Georges and Terri Seligman participate, respectively, on panels about "Publication Torts" and "Advertising & Commercial Speech: Native Advertising" at the 2014 MLRC/NAA/NAB Media Law Conference in Reston VA. Edward Rosenthal, and Toby Butterfield also attend. Frankfurt Kurnit sponsors the event.
September 17 2014
Social Media Week: Rules of the Road
S. Gregory Boyd, Terri Seligman, and Edward Rosenthal lead a Social Media Week panel entitled "Rules of the Road - Four Areas of Law Every Social Media Marketer Should Know." The panel also includes Ellie Boragine, JetBlue Airways Corporation, Jake Feldman, Johnson & Johnson, and Seth Rogin, Mashable.
February 18 2014
Understanding the Intellectual Property License
Edward H. Rosenthal spoke at PLI's Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2013 conference in New York.
November 4 2013
Edward Rosenthal Presents at PLI's Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2010
Edward Rosenthal presented Rights of Publicity and Entertainment at PLI's Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2010 in New York.
October 21 2013
PLI's Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2012
Edward H. Rosenthal spoke on rights of publicity and entertainment licensing at the above.
October 18 2012
Rights of Publicity and Entertainment Licensing
Edward Rosenthal spoke on this at 2011 PLI's Understanding the Intellectual Property License Seminar in New York City.
October 20 2011
Copyright Basics
Edward Rosenthal spoke on the above at the New York City Bar.
March 10 2011
Copyright Society of the USA
Edward Rosenthal and Maura Wogan speak on the Salinger v. Colting case at the Los Angeles Chapter Copyright Society of the USA.
February 9 2011
Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2016
Edward Rosenthal speaks at PLI's "Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2016."
news & press
Paul McCartney Sues Sony/ATV for Publishing Rights to Beatles' Catalog
Inside Counsel quoted Ned Rosenthal on Paul McCartney's attempt to use copyright termination laws to reclaim rights to certain Beatles' songs.
Thirty-nine Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named "Super Lawyers" for 2016
Super Lawyers listed thirty-nine Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2016 edition.
The Best Lawyers in America 2017
In its 2017 edition, Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" ranked Frankfurt Kurnit nationally in "Tier 1" in Advertising, Copyright, Entertainment - Motion Pictures and Television, and Trademark Law, "Tier 2" in Litigation - Intellectual Property, Media Law, and Trusts & Estates Law, and "Tier 3" in Commercial Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation.
Supreme Court Rules on Availability of Attorneys' Fees in Copyright Cases
In the US, attorneys' fees generally are not available to the winning party unless authorized by statute or the parties have agreed to permit a fee award. Copyright law is one area where fee shifting is permitted, and courts have discretion to award a "reasonable" fee to the winning party. How do courts decide?
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2016
The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, listed Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) in Tier 1 and Intellectual Property work (Copyright) in its 2016 edition.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2016
For the twelfth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory, Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, Media & Entertainment: Entertainment Litigation, and Media & Entertainment: Film, Music, Television & Theater work.
Google Row Exposes Digital Fair Use Split, High Court Hears
Law360 noted that Ned Rosenthal and Jeremy Goldman are part of the legal team representing the Authors Guild in its battle with Google over whether the Google Books service infringes the copyrights of authors. The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to hear the case.
Google Books Litigation: Frankfurt Kurnit Petitions US Supreme Court for Review
IP litigation partners Ned Rosenthal and Jeremy Goldman are co-counsel for The Authors Guild in the so-called Google Books case — arguably the most significant copyright case in the courts today.
Thirty-seven Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named "Super Lawyers" for 2015
Super Lawyers listed thirty-eight Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2015 edition.
The Best Lawyers in America 2016
Best Lawyers recognized our firm and 18 of our attorneys in their 2016 list.
No Cut Here: Second Circuit Holds Director Does Not Own Separate Copyright for His Contribution
Following in the footsteps of the Ninth Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently held that a director does not have an independent copyright in his contributions to a film.
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2015
The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, recommended Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) and Intellectual Property work (Copyright) in its 2015 edition.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2015
For the eleventh consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit.
No Copyright in Five-Second Performance: Ninth Circuit Dissolves Prior Takedown Injunction
In a much anticipated opinion, the Ninth Circuit has dissolved a takedown injunction previously issued against Google and YouTube, prohibiting the companies from posting or displaying any version of the controversial film Innocence of Muslims that included Ms. Cindy Lee Garcia.
Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named "Super Lawyers" for 2014
Super Lawyers listed thirty-five Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2014 edition.
On Further Review: Former NFL Players' Right of Publicity Suit Advances
There was a big development in the closely followed Davis v. Electronic Arts, Inc. case - a case focusing on the alleged unauthorized use of player images and likenesses in the popular Madden NFL video game series.
Circuit Hears Challenge to Fair Use Ruling for Google Books
The New York Law Journal mentioned Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of the Authors Guild in Authors Guild v. Google. Edward Rosenthal and Jeremy Goldman represent the Authors Guild in the matter.
"Dating Naked" Producers Tell Judge They Have Right to Show "Unfettered Nudity"
Edward Rosenthal is defending Lighthearted Entertainment and Firelight Entertainment – producers of the reality television show, Dating Naked – against claims from a contestant on the show. We have asked a New York state court to dismiss the complaint based on three releases plaintiff signed. The Hollywood Reporter covered the case here and linked to our motion papers.
Best Lawyers 2015
Best Lawyers recognized our firm and 17 of our attorneys in their 2015 list.
Gone But Not Forgotten – States Move to Expand Post-Mortem Rights of Publicity
Legal protection for individuals' rights of publicity continues to grow, even when the individual in question has died.
2014 Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500
The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, recommended Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) and Intellectual Property work (Copyright) in its 2014 edition.
Can Market Competitors Police False Ads Better Than Class Actions?
Reuters quoted Edward H. Rosenthal about the practice of conducting market research on the advertising and labelling of competitor products.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2014
For the tenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit.
Madeline and The Family Business
Forbes quoted Edward H. Rosenthal and Barbara E. Shiers in an article about the estate of Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of Madeline.
Frankfurt Kurnit in "Best Lawyers 2014"
In its 2014 edition Best Lawyers ranked Frankfurt Kurnit in "Tier 1" in Advertising, Copyright, Entertainment, Trademark, and Trust & Estates Law, "Tier 2" in Litigation (IP) and Media Law, and "Tier 3" in Commercial Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation.
Thirty-two Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named "Super Lawyers" for 2013
Super Lawyers listed thirty-two Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2013 edition. In addition Super Lawyers recognized Terri Seligman in its "Top 50 New York Women Lawyers List".
Battle of the (Supreme) Sexes
Metro New York mentioned Edward Rosenthal as the trademark lawyer for Leah McSweeney, owner of the "Married to The Mob" brand.
"Supreme Bitch" Case—Frankfurt Kurnit Defends Leah McSweeney
Edward Rosenthal defends Leah McSweeney, founder of the women's streetwear brand, "Married to The Mob" against trademark claims brought by Chapter 4 Corp., which manufactures "boys' club" skateboard street wear.
Social Media "No-No" Has Restaurant Doing Major Damage Control
Edward Rosenthal was quoted in Delware Online on a social media incident involving Padi restaurant.
The Right of Publicity
The NYSBA Entertainment, Arts, and Sport Law Journal published Edward H. Rosenthal's article on the "Right of Publicity".
Frankfurt Kurnit's IP Chair Ranked One of 19 Top IP Attorneys
The BTI Consulting Group ranked Edward H. Rosenthal as one of 19 "Topflight IP Attorneys" for excellence in client service, based on a survey of 240 corporate counsel.
Frankfurt Kurnit Top Ranked in Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms for 2013
Best Lawyers ranked Frankfurt Kurnit one of the "Best Law Firms" of 2013.
Appeals Court Rules Christian Louboutin has Trademark Rights in its Red Outsoles
As fashion week begins in New York, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued an important ruling that may help fashion creators in their efforts to obtain intellectual property protection for fashion design.
Twenty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named 2012 NY-Area "Super Lawyers"
Super Lawyers listed twenty-four Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2012 edition.
Eleven Frankfurt Kurnit Lawyers Appear in New York Magazine's List of the "Best"
New York Magazine named eleven Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz attorney's to its 2012 "New York Area's Best Lawyers" list.
Can You Recapture Valuable Grants of Rights?
If you are an author, musician, artist, or other creator of intellectual property (or the heir to such a person), it's a good time to learn whether you are taking full advantage of your ability to "recapture" certain grants of rights made years ago. While everyone's business deals are different, we urge you to consider the quick summary below: you may have untapped sources of valuable intellectual property.
Eighteen Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named 2011 New York-Area "Super Lawyers"
Super Lawyers named eighteen Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2011 edition.
Harry Potter and the Uncommon Award
In a recent decision, a judge in New York assessed $50,000 in sanctions, plus attorneys' fees and costs, against an unknown author who claimed that her copyrights and trademarks had been violated by the publication of the Harry Potter books. Such an award is rarely made in U.S. intellectual property infringement cases.
Edward Rosenthal Mentioned in New York Daily News
Our client, Caroline Forsling, is currently pursuing a lawsuit against Estee Lauder claiming the comestics company manipulated her image for an anti-aging ad campagin.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers For Business 2011
For the seventh consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Best Lawyers 2010
Best Lawyers ranked Frankfurt Kurnit in its 2010 edition.
Edward Rosenthal in New York Post on Maria Bartiromo Matter
Edward Rosenthal was mentioned in the New York Post as the attorney for CNBC's Maria Bartiromo, who has decided to drop the trademark on her her well-known "Money Honey" moniker.
Frankfurt Kurnit Ranked in Trademark Insider 2009
Frankfurt Kurnit has been listed as one of the top 100 trademark law firms. Additionally, Edward Rosenthal has been listed as a top 50 trademark attorney.
Edward Rosenthal in Williams Alumni Review
Edward Rosenthal is mentioned in Williams Alumni Review for his involvement with establishing Reclaiming Childhood as a nonprofit organization. Reclaiming Childhood assists Iraqi refugee girls with sports, education and other elements of their childhood that were stripped from them.
The J.D. Salinger - 60 Years Later Case Moves to the 2nd Circuit
Edward Rosenthal argued Fredrik Colting and SCB Distributors Inc.'s appeal on September 3rd. Galleycat reported.
Edward Rosenthal, J.D. Salinger case in New York Times
Our representation of Fredrik Colting and SCB Distributors Inc., - the author and U.S. distributor of 60 Years Later - Coming Through the Rye - against J.D. Salinger, was featured in the New York Times.
Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Announces PLI Program
Edward Rosenthal was listed as one of the speakers for the PLI Program on Understanding Intellectual Property Licensing held on October 27th.
'Law & Order' Faces Libel Suit
Edward H. Rosenthal was interviewed on NPR's "The Bryant Park Project" program on the doctrine of "libel in fiction."
Answering Solengo: Free Speech & Fair Use
In the Lipper HedgeWorld News article, "Answering Solengo: Free Speech & Fair Use" on July 27, 2007, Edward Rosenthal was mentioned as the attorney for DealBreaker - a Wall Street Blog opposing a complaint brought by Solengo Capital.
Statements Made in Dispute over Authenticity of Art Not Covered by the Lanham Act
In the recent case of Boule v. Hutton, 328 F.3d 84 (2d Cir. 2003), the Second Circuit declined to extend the availability of the Lanham Act to claims for false representation outside the context of mainstream commercial advertising.


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Rainy Day Outfits: Proof You Can Wear Virtually Anything With Rain Boots
With the amount of rain Mother Nature has been gifting us with (hey, it is April after all), we've faced a major wardrobe dilemma: what to wear in the rain.
This led us to do a quick "rainy day outfits" search on Pinterest in order to get some inspo on stylish ensembles that are still practical for those wet, muggy days.
What we found was that you can pretty much wear anything in the rain, so long as you have a good pair of rain boots, a rain jacket and/or umbrella. Not exactly groundbreaking, we know, but hear us out: our biggest lesson learned here was that almost everything looks good with rain boots, so long as you have the right pair.
Yes, we're talking pairing your boots with jeans, leggings, dresses, shorts, skirts and even tutus, though we wouldn't recommend wearing that last one in the rain. And while we're on that topic, we'd also nix anything leather, suede or fur (faux or real), as they'll get ruined and you'll end up looking like a wet dog.
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This past week we've learned about the new incredible release coming from Shady Records. Mr. Mathers came out with a 10 vinyl records box set that features his entire catalog including: Encore, Curtain Call: The Hits, Eminem Presents: The Re-Up, Relapse, Recovery, and The Marshall Mathers LP2. Not long after publishing the massive item in the Shady Records site – It was sold out. Incredible, huh?
These kind of releases usually associates with much older artists than Eminem. Neil Young is more likely to put out a 10 vinyl box set, Leonard Cohen too. A 40 year old rapper? Not something you'll see everyday. Another prove that in the days where lots of parts of the music industry are collapsing, Eminem continues to rise up, creating the market by his own rules.
Just look at his last album, 'The Marshall Mathers LP2′, released on November 2013. According to Nielsen Soundscan, the album has sold 2,244,000 copies in the United States alone as of December 2014. Those are some crazy numbers. Figures that are more remembered from the 1990's, when the Compact Disc format was in it's prime. Even the major artists today are dreaming about achievements like these.
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The song above is well known to all Eminem fans. 'Love The Way You Lie' feat. Rihanna was a massive hit from Eminem's triumphant comeback album – 'Recovery'. With the celebrations of the new vinyl box, and another major step in the rapper's insane career – You can now play the song with the lyrics and chords in perfect sync. Hit it.


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Holiday season is in full swing (again). And we want to help you take advantage of everything your mobile device can offer to help deck the halls or hit the malls. If you're like us, you'll probably use your phone to research products and check out reviews, locate stores, purchase gifts, or capture holiday memories with a photo or video. In fact, a recent study estimates that 19% of consumers will use their phone for holiday shopping research, coupons, or purchases (a number that's likely much higher for our mobile-savvy blog readers). So we've posted a 'Holiday Help' section in our Mobile Help Center to share tips and tricks for using Google's mobile products during the holidays. Take a peek if you want to learn some new tips and tricks to help you get through the season. Happy holidays!


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The Spirit's Ring
Book by: Vivi Snipes
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Genre: Mystery and Crime
Chapter1 (v.1) - The Spirit's Ring
The Spirit's Ring
By: Vivi Snipes
Summer 2009 (Prologue)
Emmerick VonProstb and his wife of 61 years, Angelica Griffin VonProstb, sat on the spacious back balcony of Castle Stroughenburg, sun warming their faces as they enjoyed the view of the mountain's vista before them. The castle sat on top of a mountain in the Bavarian Alps overlooking the small German village of Stroughenburg, where the Dukes of Stauphenburg had lived for over three hundred years.A glass of crisp Chardonnay that had been made on the estate in hand, they awaited the arrival of their favorite summer visitors, the Griffins. Ted Griffin, Angelica's nephew, his wife, Sophia and their two daughters, Zelda and Zinzie, had spent summers with the VonProstb for over 20 years.
"Ted and family should be here any minute, my dear. I can't wait to see my precious Zinzie," Emmerick commented, brushing an aged hand back through his white – though once blond – hair. His still bright moss green eyes sparkled with excitement. "I can't believe my Zinzie will be 22 next week." He and Angelica had never been blessed with children of their own so had treated Ted, Angelica's brother's only child, as their son and his girls as their grandchildren.
"Emmerick, don't forget Zelda." Angelica patted her husband's hand and chuckled at his excitement. Smiling up to him as she sat the now empty steamed crystal glass on the small table between them, she sent up a silent prayer of thanks for the many wonderful years they had shared.
"I don't forget her, Angie. But you know Zinzie has always been my little girl. Zelda is much too rambunctious. She is never still…even after all these years." Emmerick took his wife's hand in his and kissed the backs of her fingers as Sebastyan, a unique onyx cat with a single milky whisker jumped into his lap, purring loudly.
"Hello Sebastyan," Angelica chuckled, "have you been aggravating Kaden today?" She asked as she reached over and scratched the cat's ears. "Kaden may not be mortal, but one of these days he is going to close your tail in a door for making him sneeze."
Kaden Jorg Reddeck, the Fifth Duke of Stauphenburg had been dead for almost one-hundred and fifty years. He had been murdered and his killers never brought to justice. Angelica had made friends with him as soon as she had come to the castle as a new bride.
"Meowwwww," was Sebastyan's reply before he leapt to the banister and twitched his long, sleek tail toward the winding road that led to the castle.
"They are here, my dear." Emmerick stood and held out his hand to his wife as he watched the airport shuttle van approach on the castles long curving drive.
"Finally," she took his hand as she stood; Sebastyan jumped onto the balcony floor and followed them into the castle to greet their visitors.
Chapter 1 (2 years later)
"Aunt Angelica, is this all you are taking?" Zinzie asked as she picked up her great-aunts suitcase, marveling at how light it was compared to what she and her sister had packed. She looked around and almost laughed; it was the only bag her great-aunt had packed.
"Why do I need more, dear? I am 89 years old. I don't need much to get by." The older woman smiled at her great-niece's reflection in the mirror. She applied her lipstick then dropped the silver tube into her purse.
"Come on, Aunt Ang, you know you want to look good for Sebastyan!" Zelda winked at her aunt as she passed the open bedroom door with her own suitcases – one large one in each hand and a black computer bag under her arm.
"I'll go put these in the car and we can be on our way to the airport whenever you are ready." Zinzie leaned down, kissed her aunt's cheek and picked up one of her own suitcases that sat in the hallway outside her aunt's bedroom door.
"I am ready when you girls are. I can't wait to get home and see Emmerick. It has been so long." Angelica smiled wistfully, a faraway look in her aged blue eyes.
Zinzie smiled, too. She shook her head and sighed, her dark brown pixie style hair cut bouncing from side to side with the sudden motion. Her aunt always spoke of her husband as if he were still alive and talked to him the same way every time they visited his tomb.
"And don't forget Sebastyan!" Zelda laughed as she returned from the car and walked back to her room to retrieve more bags.
"Oh pooh!" Angelica scoffed. "Sebastyan has been at the castle forever, and he is nothing but trouble. That cat has definitely out lived his welcome."
"I know he's trouble!" Zelda had stopped in the doorway a black backpack slung over one shoulder. "That's why he and I get along so well." She laughed and continued down the stairs situated just outside the guest room her aunt and Zinzie stood in.
"That girl had better be careful." Angelica warned, gathering her sweater from the bed. "Promise me you won't let her get mixed up with him, Zinzie. He is not good. After all these years I'm convinced Sebastyan had something to do with Kaden's death." She signed and looked around the lovely peach colored room she had used for the last year. "I am going to miss this room. Maybe I will have my room at Stauphenburg painted this color."
"Aunt Angelica, Kaden has been dead a hundred and fifty years or more. How could Sebastyan have been involved?" Zinzie leaned her shoulder on the bedpost and ran her hand through her short golden brown hair, multi-colored bangle bracelets jangled on her wrist.
"Zinzie, I married my Emmerick in 1942, and as you know I was an Army nurse in England while he was a German soldier working for the US. When the war was over and I returned with him to his family estate, Stroughenburg Castle, that cat was there and is still there today." Angelica pointed her finger at her niece, shaking it warningly. "You mark my words, Sebastyan was involved."
"Aunt Ang, is Kaden still hanging around the castle? I've not seen him in years." Zelda winked at her sister as she helped her aunt down the stairs.
"Yes, Kaden is still there. And you both should remember that not only is he in the castle but he uses the tunnel to visit the carriage house. So don't talk about him as if he isn't there," Angelica harrumphed. "Don't forget to lock the door, Zelda. I don't trust that fancy do-dad your father uses." Zelda caught her sister's eye and held her finger to her ear and twirled it around and around.
"Zelda, stop it!" Zinzie whispered, mock anger laced in her voice.
"She has finally lost it Zin. Do you believe Kaden really haunts the castle?"
"No more than I believe Sebastyan is 60 plus years old. But she is an old lady and we should respect that."
"Whatever, sis," Zelda shrugged as she climbed into the back seat of the white Cadillac Escalade.
"I may be old, but I can still hear you!" Angelica scolded as she clicked her seat belt. "Ted, I say we drop these two with Sophia's sister and the two of you come to Germany with me!"
"Please Aunt Ang, not Aunt Clarissa, she always smells like Ben-Gay!" Zelda begged holding her nose between her thumb and forefinger.
Ted and Sophia Griffin burst into laughter at their daughter's horrified expressions.
"I suggest you don't mess with Aunt Angelica girls, you know what they say about payback." Sophia laughingly warned her daughters.
"Especially from an 'old' lady!" Angelica patted her steel gray curls.
"Best mind your manners Zelda. I don't want to make another trip to the airport this week. If Aunt Angelica sends you home you had better have cab fare!" Ted warned his oldest daughter.
"OK, I'll shut up." Zelda muttered
"Yeah right!" Angelica said and they all burst into laughter.
Chapter 2
Zinzie carried the tray of drinks into the library of Stauphenburg Manor, hot tea for her aunt and two glasses of iced tea for Zelda and herself. Even after twenty plus years of coming to Stauphenburg, she had never gotten used to having servants.
"Zinzie, why didn't you let Marie bring that in for you?" Angelica insisted, she couldn't help but laugh at her niece as she stumbled over the edge of the Oriental rug.
"I still cannot let someone else do for me what I can do for myself Aunt Angelica." She regained her balance and sat the tray down on the low rise coffee table with a small clatter, handing her aunt the cup of tea and her sister a glass before she took her own and sat down in one of the plush, deep burgundy red leather wing backed chair.The library they sat in had always been her favorite room.
"Aunt Ang, when you and Uncle Emmerick first married what did you think the first time you saw Castle Stauphenburg?" Zelda asked as she looked up from her sketchbook, and raised the glass of tea to her lips. "We have been coming here for over twenty years and I have never gotten used to the sheer size of the castle. I can't imagine running it as a household."
"I was overwhelmed." Angelica answered, taking a sip of tea. "What did I know about running a castle? I was a small town girl from South Carolina, whose parents worked in a Southern cotton mill. I had never had a housekeeper or maid. I always did for myself and being an army nurse so far away from home, well, I didn't know what to do. But I knew I loved Emmerick and with the help of Frau Rhindhold, the housekeeper at that time, I learned to handle situations." Angelica took another slow sip of tea, and gazed at her husband's portrait. It was framed in gold and copper to match the color of the medals he wore on his US uniform.
"He was your soul mate," Zinzie mused as she looked from her aunt's face to her uncle's portrait "I hope I find that some day." A calm smile graced her features as she moved the iced-tea glass to her lips, momentarily putting down the crocheted afghan she was working on.
"He was my soul mate, and he was my best friend. Those last ten years, he was so happy. Your father's idea of converting the carriage house into our home and opening the castle to the public was genius; it took so much stress off of Emmerick. Who knew so many people would want to tour it?" Angelica smiled at her nieces. "The castle was not practical, it never was really, but he had always lived in it. And when you girls came for the summer, oh how he looked forward to that. And he loved watching you play there."
"We loved it, too," Zinzie and Zelda said in unison. They all laughed, and Zelda resumed her sketching. Angelica picked up her book and Zinzie continued to crochet.
Later that evening when Marie announced that dinner was ready, the three ladies moved to the informal dining room to share their meal. As Angelica walked into the room, Sebastyan jumped down from the window seat, arched his back and hissed.
"Sebastyan, you bad cat! Leave Kaden alone. Shoo, go back to your nap." She shooed the cat away with her hand. "Bless you," she said, looking to her right.
"Aunt Angelica, no one sneezed," Zinzie said as she took her seat.
"Kaden sneezed, my dear. He is very allergic to cats." The older woman stated matter of factily as she took her seat to the right of the head chair where Emmerick once sat.
Zelda just rolled her eyes and began passing dishes of squash casserole, mashed potatoes and meatloaf to her sister who in turn passed them to their aunt before they began eating their meal and chatting.
"Marie has outdone herself tonight. I think she is really enjoying the American cookbooks you brought her." Zelda commented as she helped herself to more casserole.
Chapter 3
Kaden Jorg Radek, Fifth Duke of Stauphenburg, could not believe his eyes. Little Zinzie had grown even more beautiful since he had last seen her. Though he missed her long, chestnut brown hair, he had to admit that the short style and golden highlights she now wore suited her.
"Angelica, you did not tell me Zinzie had grown so lovely." His rested his elbows on the arms of Emmerick's old chair, steepled his index fingers and settled his chin on them.
"I know. She has blossomed over the last few months," the elderly woman smiled.
"Who has blossomed, Aunt Ang?" Zelda asked her fork full of mashed potatoes halfway to her mouth.
"Why, Zinzie, of course. Kaden has noticed how beautiful she has is."
"Aunt Ang, you do know Kaden isn't really here? He has been dead for almost a hundred and fifty years." Zelda watched her aunt carefully.
"He may be dead, Zelda, but he is very real. And, he is here, now! The mystery that shrouds his death has never been solved, and, until it is he will remain earth bound," Angelica snapped at her niece. "And that is something we are going to rectify this summer." She looked at Kaden boldly. "Where do you suggest we start?"
Kaden was momentarily taken aback but quickly recovered. "I really don't know what to tell you, Angelica. I have been searching for answers all these years and have not found a clue."
"Do you see him, Aunt Angelica?" Zinzie asked, remembering when she was a little girl and how she would play in the castle nursery on rainy days. She remembered that she saw someone sitting in the rocking chair; remembered talking to him, and him telling her stories of what the castle was like when he was a boy.
Kaden knew both girls had seen him when they were younger. They had waved to him and talked to him many times over the years. But as they had gotten older, they had lost sight of
him and all he could do was watch over them while they visited the castle.
"Oh yes dear. I've known Kaden since I came to the castle. Emmerick introduced us straight away so that I would not be frightened of him. He, Emmerick and I used to have some fascinating conversations about the history of the castle and things that had gone on here over the years." Angelica said, then smiled at the chair to the left.
Kaden smiled at his her and patted her hand where it lay on top of the table. Over the many years he had been a spirit, he had learned to control his energy so that he could touch things, move things and even excite the tourists once in a while by walking past the top of the stairs, moving portraits, or even speaking to them – his voice floating to them like a breeze.
"Well I plan to finish my afghan after dinner. What are your plans Zelda? Aunt Angelica?" Zinzie broke in, filling the awkward silence.
"I am going into the village to enjoy a local group at the pub. Jessica, the upstairs maid, was telling me about it this morning." Zelda answered; she was glad for the change of subject.
"Just be careful dear. That road is so dark and there are so many curves." Angelica rested her hand on Zelda's. "I believe I will finish my book."
I'll be careful, Aunt Ang. I'll call Zinzie when I am on my way home. You enjoy your book and rest. I will see the two of you in the morning." Zelda left the dining room with a cheery wave before darting up the stairs to her room.
Chapter 4
The next morning Zinzie drove slowly down the two-mile drive to the main road that led into the village of Stauphenburg. The first Duke of Stauphenburg had established the village so that his estate workers would have a place to buy, sell and trade their wares. He had married the daughter of the butcher who had moved from Munich to set up shop there. His Grace, Stephon Redek had never forgotten that he was a farmer's son who had been awarded the title for his acts of bravery. Over the years the village had slowly flourished and had transformed into a thriving tourist destination, with the castle now being the main attraction, after her uncle and father had done much research and agreed that it was a sound investment.
It took them a half hour to get to the village because of the many switchback curves in the road. Zinzie did not want to frighten her aunt, so she drove exceptionally slow. When they reached the Stauphenburg family crypt they d placed flowers at her uncle's tomb.
"I miss you, my love." Angelica said, before she kissed the tips of her fingers then placed them over her husband's name where it was carved into the concrete marker, tears glistening at the corners of her eyes.
"I hope I can find that kind of love one day soon." Zinzie expressed as she squeezed her aunts other hand, tears gathering in her own eyes.
"You will, my dear. You will." Angelica reassured her squeezing her niece's hand before she turned and they walked back to the car.
An hour later, Zelda sailed into the library cheerfully, Sebastyan at her heels meowing with her every step.
"I am meeting some new friends for lunch. Would you ladies like to come with?" She asked as she leaned down and kissed her aunts cheek.
"I'm much too old to tag along with you young people. But thank you for asking, sweet girl," Angelica laughed as Zelda scooped up Sebastyan and began to dance around the room with him.
"Well, get everyone's name and address because I have just had the most wonderful idea. Why don't we have a summer masquerade party?" Zinzie asked excitedly. She stood and waltzed around the room with her sister and Sebastyan.
"That is a wonderful idea!" Angelica laughed at her nieces, her gray-blue eyes sparkling with excitement. "And I know just where to tell you to look for costumes." She winked at Kaden, who sat in a winged back chair beside her holding a handkerchief o his nose.
"I didn't know you had costumes!" Zelda exclaimed, Sebastyan licked her cheek and jumped from her arms.
"Oh yes, Emmerick and I used to have a masked ball at least once a year and sometimes more than one. Why don't we have it in the castle proper and use the ballroom? That would be just like old times and I'll get Marie to set up a supper buffet." The older woman's eyes sparkled with anticipation, her smile lighting up her whole face.
"That would be wonderful! Zelda, you go meet your friends and find out if there is a local band we can hire. I will go in search of the costumes." Zinzie said as she did one more twirl before she stuffed the sea-foam and cream colored ripple afghan back into her workbasket.
"I'm off!" Zelda waved. "I'll call if I'm not going to be home for dinner."
"I will go and find Marie. You, my dear, go over to the castle and into the attic. There are five or six trunks that have costumes. They should be over by the chimney."
"I shall return." Zinzie saluted her aunt and started for the door, laughing to herself the whole way.
"Zinzie, go through the tunnel please. And use the secret passage to the third floor." Angelica instructed her niece.
"But Aunt Angelica, the castle is closed today. Why not just go in the front door?" Zinzie gave her aunt a confused look.
"Please, just humor an old lady." Angelica said as she started towards the kitchen. As she stood from her chair she looped her arm through her niece's and together they crossed the hallway.
"As you wish, Auntie," Zinzie replied as she bent and kissed her aunt's cheek, her smile never fading. "And you," she pointed her index finger at Sebastyan, who was following at their heels, "stay here so that you don't scare me half to death in the tunnel."
Sebastyan twitched his tail, stretched, gave a wide yawn followed by a purring meow and turned his back to her. He stalked back towards the library. Zinzie stuck her tongue out at him before she continued towards the kitchen with her aunt. Before she pushed open the swinging door that separated the dinning room and kitchen. Angelica glanced over her shoulder at Kaden, who stood by the table and she gave him a wink. With a nod, Kaden knew what she wanted him to do and he was happy to comply.
Chapter 5
Zinzie took the large yellow flashlight from the hook at the entrance of the tunnel that connected the castle proper with the manner house. She quickly tested the batteries, clicking it on and off several times. The tunnel was approximately 200 yards long and curved once to the left then back to the right. Uncle Emmerick had explained many years ago that the tunnel was dug by hand and when the workmen hit rock, they had to go around it. It was dug as an escape route for the Second Duke, who Uncle Emmerick thought to be slightly insane if the family history was to be believed.
Just after she had made the first turn her flashlight beam glanced off of something glistening on the floor. As she drew nearer, she saw that it was a ring. Picking it up and holding it in her palm, Zinzie held the light so that it was shining directly on the ring.
"WOW," she gasped aloud. "This looks really old." Turning it over and over in her hand she recognized it as a signet ring for the Duke of Stauphenburg. Zinzie placed the ring on the ring finger or her right hand, but it was much too big so she made a fist to keep it from falling off. "I know Aunt Angelica still has Uncle Emmerick's. I wonder who this one belonged to?"
As she completed the next turn, Zinzie thought she saw someone ahead of her. "Hello?" she called. "Is anyone there?" There was no answer. "This place gives me the creeps! There really needs to be lights installed down here," she muttered and continued on to the castle stairs.
Zinzie marveled at the stone staircase every time she saw it. The stones had been placed by hand, and they were so precisely set that there was no mortar needed. The craftsmanship was unlike anything she had ever seen and she doubted it could be matched today.
As she topped the stairs, Zinzie knocked before she opened the doorway into the castles workman's kitchen; the smell of pipe tobacco greeted her like an old friend, as did the man sitting at the table. His short gray hair was neatly combed; rumpled old fashioned black slacks, white dress shirt, and a tweed sports coat with large brown patches at the elbows completed the only outfit Zinzie had ever seen him in.
"Guten Tag, Miss Zinzie." The lone occupant of the room greeted her.
"Hello Claus. How are you today?" Zinzie smiled at the old German man who sat at the scarred table, his pipe in one hand and a mug of beer in the other. "How is Mrs. Claus today?" She asked and nodded to the flowered urn that sat in the chair beside him.
"I am good, veil danke. The misses, she is, how do you say, still giving the cold shoulders?" Claus chuckled and raised his glass to the urn.
"Claus, you are a hoot! Aunt Angelica sent me to look for costumes in the attic." Zinzie said as she sat down across from the caretaker, opened her fist and placed the ring on the table before she removed the chain and locket from around her neck.
"Da Duchess, how is she?" Claus asked as he picked up the ring examining it with great care.
"She is wonderful. She is very excited that we are going to host a ball." Zinzie watched him handle the ring. "I will be sure and tell her you asked about her."
"Dis ring, where did you get it?" Claus asked, his eyes narrowed against the smoke from his pipe.
"I found it in the tunnel," Zinzie explained, "Do you know who it might belong to?"
"It belonged to Master Kaden; he came in just seconds before you." Claus replied as he helped her put the ring on her chain.
"I knew I saw someone down there!" Zinzie put her necklace back on and tucked it back under her t-shirt. "Do you see him often?"
"Oh yes, he visits the misses and me almost every day." Clause said as he relit his pipe. "I believe that is his signet ring. The legend is that his killer stole it and it has not been seen since his death."
"This is so strange. Maybe I should do some research on him and try to piece together what happened to him."
" I am sure he is in the family history. All of the Dukes have been avid record keepers." Clause puffed on his pipe, then nodded toward the ring. "He was murdered, you know, right down there in the tunnel, almost right in the middle. He has shown me the exact spot where he fell."
"Has anyone ever tried to solve his murder?" Zinzie asked as Claus slowly stood to his feet.
"There have never been any clues until now." Claus said, as Zinzie turned left out of the kitchen into the servant's hall. "The books you want will not be in the library. They will be in the old Duke's study. His Grace was always very careful about keeping the family history together." He stopped and pulled a large ring of keys from the clip on his belt. "Master Kaden had a brother, you know. That one was a bad seed."
"So he took the title after Kaden died?" Zinzie asked as she watched Claus nod and fit a key into the lock. "I am assuming Kaden was unmarried with no legitimate heirs."
"That is correct." He pushed the door open and replaced the keys on his belt. "This is one of the rooms that is never open to the public. His Grace made sure of that when he and your father started making plans to open the castle for tours."
"My father loved coming here and visiting with uncle Emmerick. They were so close. I think Dad was like a son to Uncle Emmerick."
"Oh yes, his Grace trusted Master Ted as much as he trusted me. He knew Master Ted would follow his instructions and wishes to the letter." Pride filled the older man's voice. "That is why the castle has prospered the way it has." He pushed open the study door and allowed Zinzie to precede him into the room that was just as Emmerick VonProstb had left it. The large mahogany desk dominated the room and she could picture her uncle sitting in the high backed dark chocolate colored desk chair.
"Cool!" Zinzie looked around the room and felt as if she had stepped back in time. All of her memories of her uncle returned in a rush. "Oh my gosh, I remember Uncle Emmerick sitting here with Daddy and I would come in to say goodnight." As she looked around the much used room her eyes lit on an array of framed photos that rested on the desk and shelves behind it.
"And you slept many hours on that sofa." Claus smiled and gestured towards the fireplace and the soft leather sofa that faced it. "The family histories are behind the desk on the shelves there." Claus gestured with his pipe to the wall filled with what looked to be journals, family Bibles and other written records of the Dukes of Stauphenburg.
"Let me go up to the attic and look for the costumes. Then I will find a couple of boxes and move some of the books to my room." Zinzie stated as she removed a book from the shelf and scanned the pages. "Aunt Angelica reminded me to use the passageway to the attic and the trunks would be close to the chimney." She stepped to her uncle's desk, slid her fingers under the blotter and pressed the recessed button she felt there. With a soft 'snick' a panel from the bookcase behind the desk opened a few inches.
"You go on up and look for the trunks. I will see what information I can find on Master Kaden." Claus smiled and patted her arm gently before he pulled an ottoman behind the desk and began looking through the books.
"Thank you Claus." Zinzie kissed the older mans weathered cheek.
Dust and cobwebs greeted her when she opened the passage door fully. "At least we know no one has been sneaking about in the passageway." She smiled to herself and fanned her hand in front of her face, sneezing several times. She pulled the smaller flashlight her back pocket. "Here goes nothing!" She thought to herself and started up the stairs.
Chapter 6
Kaden stood by the passage doorway into the attic. He had already put the six trunks together by the chimney as Angelica had asked. He heard her footsteps on the stairs and watched as she entered the cluttered catch all space of Castle Stauphenburg.
"This is fantastic," Zinzie smiled as she looked around. "I could spend days up here!"
Slowly, she made her way to the trunks, exploring an antique cedar wardrobe that was filled with fur capes and stoles, a chest of drawers that held early 1800's style men's underclothes that made her giggle and another wardrobe that was fitted with shelves and filled with hat boxes, along the way. Zinzie sank to her knees in front of the first trunk and opened the lid. Inside she found costumes for the 1920's. Taking out one of the 'flapper' dresses, Zinzie held it up and turned to look for a mirror.
"Ah ha," she spied a tall form draped in thick holland cloth furniture covers to protect it from dust and dirt. She picked her way around the trunks to get to it. When she removed the cloth dust flew causing her to sneeze several times.
"Bless you."
With a startled yelp, Zinzie looked around, but saw no one.
"I must be hearing things," she said aloud and shook her head. She scanned the room slowly before taking the bright gold colored dress with all of its little tassels and beads by one shoulder and holding it up. She placed one arm across her waist to hold the dress in place and laughed at her reflection.
"This is going to be fun!" She laughed and turned to replace the dress in the trunk. "Well hello, what are those?"
Carefully she replaced the dress, closed the trunk and then maneuvered to the opposite wall to explore several large items she believed to be portraits. When she removed the first thick dustsheet, she saw that it was a portrait of the Second Duke of Stroughenburg.
"The Second Duke," she said aloud. "So you are the crazy dude." She laughed as she stared at the big, burly man holding a tiny dog and dressed in what she was sure was the height of fashion for his day, a tan colored cutaway tailored coat with an elaborately embroidered waistcoat underneath. His breeches were black, knee length adorned with large gold buttons just below the knees, and he wore white stockings with low healed black shoes topped with gaudy gold bejeweled buckles.
"I am so glad fashion has evolved!" she muttered as she uncovered the next portrait.
The Third Duke was dressed very similar to his predecessor and their features were so similar their was not mistaking their kinship. Both shared wide-set eyes, hawk like noses and dimpled chins. Both wore their hair long and clubbed back. The Second Duke favored powdering his hair, but the third left his natural and it had been painted jet black.
"Third Duke, so next would be Fourth…" She removed the cover and stood back and looked at the face in the painting. She arranged the heavy portraits so that she could see all 3 faces. The family resemblance was prominent and the changes in fashion subtle. The Forth Duke's breeches were ankle length and he wore flat, almost loafer like shoes.
"So you are Kaden's father, Jorg, and next would be, drum roll please…." She removed the next to last cover and caught her breath.
"Oh my God, he was hot!"
"I'm not hot, I'm dead," said a deep voice from right behind her.
Zinzie spun around so fast she would have fallen if a cold hand had not clamped onto her elbow, steadying her. Standing just mere inches away was the man from the portrait.
"Oh dear God, you are real." She felt her knees go weak and sank to the floor.
"Of course I am real. Have you not been hearing Angelica?" Kaden said in accented English.
"I've heard her, but my sister and I thought it might just be her age." exclaimed Zinzie as she stood to her feet, praying her weak knees would hold her, and tilted her head back to look into his face. He stood well over six feet, his overlong blue- black hair touching the collar of his off white lawn shirt, with sleeves rolled back to expose muscled forearms that were well muscled and had known work. Amber colored riding breeches encased his long legs and molded to his muscular thighs, while perfectly fitted tall, black Hessian riding boots, still stained slightly with mud completed his attire.
"You have not 'seen' me in years. Why all of a sudden can you see me now?" Kaden ran a hand through his hair, taking in her gray t-shirt, jeans and sneakers. She was tall for a woman, but the top of her head would only reach just under his chin. Her sparkling blue eyes reminded him of a clear blue mountain lake and were framed by long black lashes.
"That is a very good question." She turned back to the portraits and removed the cover from the next one. "The Sixth Duke, Gustav Ivan Radek," she read aloud. "So this is your brother?"
"Yes, Gustav was three minutes younger than me. We looked identical except for our eyes. My right is blue and left is green. His were the opposite. In every other way we were poles apart." Kaden stared into the painted eyes of his brother.
"And he also liked cats," Zinzie pointed to the black cat that sat on the table beside
Gustav and smiled, knowing Kaden's allergy.
"Ah, yes…Sebastyan. He has been a sneeze in my nose for many, many years!" Kaden smiled at her and Zinzie felt her breath hitch; he was handsome, even if he was a ghost. "Gustav had no legitimate male heirs so his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, inherited the title of Duchess. She and her mother had the portraits brought up to the attic after Gustav's passing."
"But these are all of the Dukes of Stauphenburg. Why have they never been placed back in the portrait gallery?" Zinzie asked as she gestured to the stack of paintings.
"Elizabeth was very much a blue stocking. She replaced the portraits with paintings of the women of the family, beginning with my mother," Kaden explained. "The only Ducal portrait that still hangs in the castle is that of the First Duke."
"Interesting," she began replacing the covers over the portraits.
"Come, I will replace those." He held out his hand to help her navigate the maze of 'stuff' that littered her path.
"Thank you kind sir," Zinzie smiled as she took his hand. "I had better get back down stairs and let Aunt Angelica know I have found the costumes so we can get them moved to the manor house." Zinzie pushed a wisp of hair back off of her forehead and left a smear of dust.
"This I know already." Kaden smiled, hoping she did not feel the tremble in his hand when he took hers.
Kaden entered the ballroom dressed in Emmerick's SS uniform; white double-breasted jacket complete with ornamentation of rank displayed on the left chest, his black trousers tucked into highly polished black leather jack boots and his peaked hat, or Schirmmutze, tucked under his right arm. Slowly he surveyed the ballroom taking in the beauty of the room itself as well as all of the colorful costumes. The long room was lit by four large chandeliers, fresh flowers provided brilliant points of fixed color, while each of the one hundred or so guests were dressed as characters from different eras in time and storybooks, their elaborate costumes creating a brilliant kaleidoscope effect for the eye. Women were dressed as Queen Elizabeth, Little Bow Peep, Red Riding Hood and many more. The men had chosen Dracula, King Arthur, Attila the Hun and one was even dressed as a Knight In Shining Armour.
Angelica saw a flash of white from the corner of her eye and quickly turned toward the uniformed officer. "I haven't seen that uniform in ages," she muttered to herself. "And I only know of one person who would have the stones to wear it!" She laughed and winked at Kaden.
"Aunt Ang, who is that dream boat in the black and white uniform?" Zelda asked, she took a sip of her drink and nodded towards Kaden.
"That, my darling, is Kaden!" Angelica watched her niece's mouth drop open. "Close your mouth dear. You will catch flies." She chuckled as she pushed her nieces chin up.
"He is drop dead gorgeous." Zelda looked around for her sister. "I wonder why he decided to show himself tonight."
"Because there is a full moon, and it is the blue moon. If a ghost chooses to, they can make themselves visible to one and all on the night of the blue moon." Angelica explained before she started to make her way around the perimeter of the crowded ballroom.
Zinzie's eyes followed her aunt's Marie Antoinette wig and she watched as Angelica stopped to speak with some of the guests while making her way around the dance floor. She watched her aunt's progress and caught her breath when the German soldier bowed over Angelica's hand. She knew who it was without even looking at his face. The white mask, decorated on each temple with the Prussian Eagle, only covered the upper half of his face, but nothing could disguise the light in his eyes when he held his hand out to take Angelicas.
"Angelica, my sweet, may I have this dance?" Kaden placed her hand on his arm, smiling at his old friend.
"Of course meinen lieben! You look just like my Emmerick when we first met at the hospital in London." Angelica sighed, her gray-blue eyes bright with the memory of her husband.
"Yes, but I'll still bet you did not look like Marie Antoinette." Kaden smiled and swept her into the waltz, leading her with ease through the sea of colorful costumed dancers.
"No, I was covered in blood, and Lord knows what else! But it was love at first sight for both of us," she sighed again, her steps as light as if she were back in Emmerick's arms. "Have you seen Zinzie?"
"She is very beautiful, but from her look I think she is a little put out with me." The music ended, and Kaden took her elbow as they made their way to the edge of the dance floor.
"She has mentioned you several times the last few days. I think she was expecting to see more of you." It was Angelica's turn to grin. "Dance with her and explain to her why."
Threading her arm through his, Angelica led Kaden to the foot of the grand staircase where Zinzie stood.
"Kaden, you have finally decided to show yourself!" Zinzie nodded curtly to her aunt's escort. She kept her white-gloved hands tightly clasped at the front of the multi-crinoline peach silk over skirt of her Southern Bell costume.
"Yes, I have been trying to stay away from Sebastyan so that I am able to dance with you tonight," he explained, not missing the frosty note in her voice. "You look extremely beautiful tonight,"
"Children, don't argue," exclaimed Angelica. "Go and dance," she pushed them towards the dance floor, " the night is young and tomorrow we have a mystery to solve."
With a startled look, Zinzie followed her aunt's progress through the crowd. She could not remember the last time she had seen her aunt so animated and lively.
"Your aunt, she is talking of solving my murder." Kaden commented as he led her onto the dance floor and took her in his arms for the slow dance the band was playing. "She has never shown any interest until now." His eyes followed Angelica
"She and I wanted to start going through the books, journals, and other documents Claus gave me the day I came for the costumes. We just have not had the time, I think we have spent every waking moment planning this party." She looked up into his eyes and forgot everyone else in the room.
"Then, tomorrow, we will begin," he smiled down at her and pulled her closer, tucking her head against his chest and resting his chin on top of her head.
Many curious eyes followed the dancing couple and many whispers passed between the guests, who wondered who the tall dark stranger was.
"Hey sis, you don't seem to mind hanging out with a dead guy this evening," Zelda commented later as she handed her sister a glass of wine.
"Tonight, he seems very much alive," Zinzie smiled at her sister. "The guy in the band seems to be keeping an eye on you." She gestured towards the low dais where the band was playing a current pop song.
"Oh, yes, that is Christian Stavinski. He has the band, and he is also the owner of the local pub I was telling you about," Zelda explained. As the band announced a break, she left Zinzie to join Christian and her other friends, her Cleopatra costume sparkling and shimmering as she walked away.
"Tonight, Miss Zinzie, you are the bell of the ball." A low pitched deep voice spoke from her left.
Zinzie turned, startled to see a gentleman dressed as the Phantom of the Opera standing slightly behind her. He seemed familiar, but she was sure she had not been introduced to him.
"You, sir, seem to have the advantage." She flipped open the lace fan that matched her costume and fluttered it nervously.
"Oh, yes, my dear, I have a great advantage. This house holds many secrets. Would you care to dance?" He pulled her onto the dance floor before she could answer. The only way to refuse would have been to make a scene. The colorful costumes of the other party guests swirled around her, but Zinzie did not see them. She kept her eyes on her dance partner trying to understand why he seemed so familiar.
Zelda and Angelica saw Zinzie at the same time and both noticed the look of unease on her face. Quickly, Zelda joined her aunt who stood on the stairs and surveyed the room.
"Who is he?" Zelda asked as she scouted the room for Christian and Kaden.
"Oh dear God, that is Gustav." Angelica lifted her hand to throat. "We must find Kaden."
"There, in the corner." Zelda pointed, not concerned with good manners. "He is talking to Christian."
"Go, now and hurry Zelda. I will watch them. Kaden will know what to do." Angelica moved up two stairs so that she would have a better vantage point.
Zelda hurried around the room, ignoring several friends who tried to stop her. As calmly as she could Zelda pointed out Zinzie and her partner to Kaden and whispered Angelica's belief that it was Gustav.
"It seems my brother has decided to put in an appearance tonight too. Christian, please escort Zelda back over to Angelica." Kaden placed a hand on his new friends shoulder. " I will handle my brother." He stepped around Zelda and strode purposefully toward the dancing couple, weaving his way in and out of the other dancers. As he approached, Kaden caught Zinzie's eye, and he could see the fear mingled with relief in hers.
"Excuse me, brother, but I believe Miss Zinzie has promised this dance to me."
Gustav pulled up short and all but snarled as Zinzie took Kaden's outstretched hand.
"Ah, if it isn't my big brother." Gustav sneered "It is good to see you after all these years. I, too, have been storing up my 'ghostly' energy so that I could attend tonight's festivities."
"I cannot say that the feeling is mutual." Kaden pushed Zinzie behind him and ignored all of the onlookers and the sudden quiet that had swept over the room. He instinctively knew not to let Gustav get the upper hand.
"Please." Gustav held up both hands, "I would never harm a lady." He looked around and smiled at the other guests. "This is a party after all."
"Gentlemen, may I suggest we take this discussion to a more private setting. We do have guests." Angelica nodded toward the curious stares of guests dressed as Sherlock Holmes, King Arthur, Lady Guinevere, Merlin, Flappers and Gangsters.
"There is no need, your Grace." Gustav gave a courtly bow. "I am only here to warn Miss Zinzie to be very careful. She does not need to go poking into matters that do not concern her." With another bow to Zinzie, Gustav turned and walked out the open balcony doors.
"What was that all about?" Zelda asked looking from Angelica to Kaden to Zinzie.
"I would say someone does not want us looking into how Kaden died." Angelica tapped her chin with her index finger. "Very interesting."
"Gustav was always a little high strung and odd when we were boys. Mother used to say he was father made over." Kaden kept his eyes on the door his brother had exited through.
"Children, lets get back to the party. We can sort all of this out tomorrow. Christian, strike up the band!" Angelica threaded her arm through Christian's and began leading him to the stage.
Zelda looked from her sister to Kaden, rolled her eyes and followed her aunt.
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'Colonial Modern: Aesthetics of the Past, Rebellions for the Future' is a highly recommended book by black dog publishing in 2010. It tells the story of architecture, urban and cultural development in Morocco and Algeria, focusing on the post-war and pre-independence period, and its influence on and relevance for European urbanization at the time. But it does much more than that. A review.
The publication is a reader exploring the relationship between modernism and the project of modernisation in architecture, intertwining these in the context of colonialism and decolonisation. It is the result of an exhibition called In the Desert of Modernity: Colonial Planning and After, at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt [House of World Cultures] in Berlin and Les Abattoirs de Casablanca. A short blurb from the publisher:
Colonial Modern reflects contemporary research into architectural modernism and colonialism, and uses the thesis of "negotiated modernism" to initiate new debates on conceptions of modernism — and inevitably postmodernism — in an interdisciplinary context. The book includes significant texts by Nezar AlSayyad, Mark Crinson, Francoise Navez-Bouchanine, Sven Olov Wallenstein and other specialists in the field, and provides a strong visual representation of the subject with the work of artists and architects forming a well rounded debate on issues relating to modernism and colonialism.
The book is sharply divided into three chapters; 1. Negotiating Modernity, 2. The Urban Laboratory and 3. The Postcolonial Imaginary. To us, interested in urban development, chapters one and two were most interesting. The interdisciplinary approach – bringing together writers from different disciplines – makes it possible to look beyond the history of building and the format of a standard book on architecture. The essays demand a certain dedication and oftentimes a presupposed knowledge of the discourse on the modern movement and its key protagonists.
At the beginning, we believed that under the umbrella of 'colonial modern' various architecture projects in the African or Asian context would be presented and analyzed. Gradually we came to understand that the focus lays on the North-African context and specifically in Morocco and Algeria. We accepted this because we suspect that an advanced and intelligent understanding of the intertwining relationships between Le Corbusier, CIAM, the modern movement, Team10, the French colonies and their motives, results and consequences is at the heart of this. But 'Colonial Modern' is a bit of a misleading title. Although the book makes an occasional side-step to Israel – How Israeli Architects Appropriated the Palestinian Aesthetic – and Austria – Adolf Loos and the Colonial Imaginary – these contributions feel out of place.
Chapter 1 draws in various essays a broad picture of the colonial history of these North-African countries. A story of bidonvilles, carpet settlements, Cité verticale, industrialization, modernization, identification and habitation. Soon the names of Le Corbusier, Candilis Woods and Shadrach Woods (operating as the GAMMA Group, Groupe d'Architectes Modernes Marocains) and Team X pop up. It is refreshing to read for once extensively about habitat and identity and not, lets say, about high-rises and icons. The planning of the presented case-studies should not be understood as pure implementations of the ideas underlying the objectives of the modern movement, but as breakthroughs happening through the study of local building and living cultures. These studies, so is argued, would in their turn influence the later large-scale construction of new towns in Europe. Serhat Karakayali writes in 'Colonialism and the Critique of Modernity' that:
…the architects in North Africa wanted their designs to be based on the living conditions and needs of the people. What was new, and indeed almost revolutionary in the world of architecture was to carefully study the slums, to discover traces of functioning social structures in the settlements, and then to integrate them in the architects' planning.
Besides this research-component, a more crucial one is to understand the relationship between the struggle for independence and the use of urban planning, almost as a military instrument, to deal with this conflict. Nezar AlSayyad present this case in 'Culture, identity and Urbanism: A Historical Perspective from Colonialism and Globalisation' as following:
This was the era when modernist ideas followed from countries of the North to the South. Ironically, in the 1950s and 1960s, when the countries of the South launched their wars of liberation and independence, the North resorted to an age-old urban strategy. Thousands of traditional villages were destroyed in order to group the population in checkerboard resettlement towns under the banner of modernization. This uprooting operation was meant to break the subversive influence of the rebels. There was little desire to improve conditions for the local population.
Even more ironically is that after these independent struggles modernism turned from an instrument of oppression into one of obsession:
The obsession with modernity which accompanied the early years of nationalism and independence has preoccupied most governments in the developing world. As a result, the Western pattern of urban development has continued to serve as the reference for indigenous populations, particularly the urban middle class who stepped in after independence to run the bureaucracies of developing countries.
Moving on from the cultural, colonial, social and political turmoil, the second chapter – The Urban Laboratory – looks at the specific implementation of the architectural and urban design, and the modification of the modern movement in these places. The main ideas deal with finding responses to decolonization and the urban boom (of the 1950s and 60s). There is hardly a parallel with the present condition. Today we are kept hostage by globalization and urban doom. Chapter 2 presents some though-provoking ideas about the tension between the architecture of medina and the agenda of the modern movement, between the culture of the cashbah and the construction of the contemporary city.
In particular the two essays by Tom Avermaete (one co-written with André Loeckx) are highly recommended. In 'Nomadic Experts and Travelling Perspectives' he probes 'into the reciprocal relationship between urban planning experiences on colonial grounds and their equivalents on the European continent' and more precisely by taking case-studies from Algeria and Morocco and metropolitan France. Case-in-point is CIAM 9 (1953) where a group of North African architects – the CIAM-Alger group under the leadership of architects such as Roland Simounet and Michel Emery – presented the 'Bidonville Mahieddine Grid' and the group GAMMA (Group of Modern Moroccan Architects) which was preceded by Michel Ecochard and the architect George Candilis, the "Habitat for the Greatest Number Grid".
According to Tom Avermaete both of their views 'was completely new in modern architectural and urban debate. It represents an epistemological shift which would alter the ways that modern architects looked upon the built environment.' Next to these cases the authors brings to the foreground two important research concepts of the time, the "nomadic experts" and "traveling perspectives". In her contribution Monique Eleb cites another points of influence on this generation of young architects, the 'ATBAT-Afrique (Atelier des batisseurs), a subsidiary of the desing office set up to build Le Corbusier's Unite d'habitation in Marseille.' Set-up by Vladimir Bodiansky in Casablanca in 1949, ATBAT-Afrique, Candilis Woods took over its management in 1951. Monique Eleb points at a very interesting fait-divers when she writes that 'Peter and Alison Smithson dedicated a passionate 1955 article to the ATBAT building in Carriers Centrales. The latter stressed in 1991 just how much the North African research transformed the universalist positions of the modern architects by reviving the notion of adaptation to local culture.'
'Colonial Modern: Aesthetics of the Past, Rebellions for the Future ' is a highly advised reader for those interested in the intersection of urbanism, architecture, sociology, political and post-colonial debate of North Africa. It well explains this period and place as a laboratory, as an incubator, a site for investigation that would later influence a rethinking of the international role of the modern movement in architecture. It also present ideas about human and artistic development, but foremost gives an in-depth re-visit of the modern movement, the idea of the habitat, the transfer of ideas from one continent to another, from one generation to another, from the objectives of military to the organizations of modern planning and that with an almost-candid and surely critical rereading of architectural history. Its arguments are very convincing, its thesis well build-up and case-studies clear. A must-reader.
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You've definitely got a way of expressing melancholy moods through your animations. This one is no exception. It's hard for me to put into words what sort of dark, yet light feeling I get from this particular animation. (Kind of like feeling or trying to be free yet not happy... if you get my drift.) Very awesome stuff.
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I never really tried to convey anything big, just the most simple, yet important of all things; emotion. <(^_^<)
So, thanks (again) for reviewing! This one really made me feel good.
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You have definitely chosen the best song to depict her sorrow. I can even feel it while watching the entire show. Fantastic! :P
Hey! The 99th review! That's my favorite number. Lucky you!
Anyway, thanks a lot. I do like the song a great deal.
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Thanks. ^_^
Yeah, I was trying to create a minamilst style for the body of my character, as I have been doing for the past few animations (that, and create less work for myself). But my next one (if I finish it) has a robot with lots of joints and stuff. ^_^
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