Inga’s story begins in privilege. She had status, money, and influence. She was the woman people came to for information, the keeper of social affairs, and the orchestrator of gossip. Yet, beneath the wealth and refinement, there was a deep-seated bitterness. Losing both her husband and lover in quick succession hardened her heart, transforming her into a woman who wielded her power with sharp edges. She demanded obedience, dismissed kindness, and grew angry with the world for taking from her what she held dear.