# Von Heringslake — Martin Birck’s Youth character guide

> Von Heringslake in Martin Birck’s Youth by Hjalmar Söderberg.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Heringslake

**First appearance:** 0020-iv

## Who they are

A character with a noble-sounding name, possibly an acquaintance or authority figure.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_birck_s_youth_se/chapters/i)

Chief clerk who roasts apples over the stove and comments on Martin's lack of heart.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_birck_s_youth_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned in Martin's internal monologue as someone who prefers cold weather and wears furs.

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