# Fräulein Sidonie von Werben — The Breaking of the Storm character guide

> Fräulein Sidonie von Werben in The Breaking of the Storm by Friedrich Spielhagen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sidonie, Sidonie de Werben, Fräulein Sidonie von Werben

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

A younger relative of the von Werbens, possibly Elsa's cousin.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/vii)

Mentioned by August as managing the household; not present in the scene.

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

Aunt Sidonie works on her book on court ceremonial, excludes Captain Schmidt from the party due to his conflict with Count Golm, and discusses Aunt Valerie's letter.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/vi)

Sidonie fusses over Elsa's dress and hints at a potential match for Elsa, causing her to blush.

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

Mentioned as the one who would typically write formal replies, but Elsa writes instead.

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

Sidonie dominates the conversation, discussing Ottomar's engagement and reminiscing about court life, while struggling to reconcile the changed Valerie with her memories.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as having been seen in the hall, indicating her presence at the location.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/iv)

Visits the Baroness with a grand curtsey, described as a great lady who gives herself airs.

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

Lectures Captain von Schönau on democratic dangers and the scandal involving a young man who stole millions.

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