Set against the backdrop of pre-World War I Europe, the narrative explores the internal conflict of Franz K, a Prague insurance lawyer and part-time writer, as he navigates his romantic relationship with Felice, a woman from Berlin. Their correspondence evolves into a deep emotional bond, yet Franz grapples with his ambivalence towards marriage, fearing it may detract from his literary ambitions. This tension manifests in a dramatic struggle between his personal desires and professional aspirations, with Felice caught in the crossfire of his conflicting identities.
