Tinctures and Tantrums

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Set in the nineteenth century, the story revolves around Otto's quest to uncover the mystery behind Hildegard's troubling behavior. As various theories about her condition arise, including notions of possession and madness, the influence of her doctor's potions and her nanny's tinctures comes into question. Otto faces a dilemma: can he intervene and remove these substances to help Hildegard regain her sanity? The narrative explores themes of medical ethics and the societal perceptions of mental health during the era.