Siege of the Eagle's Nest

The evening following their legal triumph before the Supreme Court in Vienna began with deceptive, tranquil warmth at Burg Hohenwerfen. In the Great Hall, a celebratory dinner had been prepared by the castle chefs: roasted venison loin with juniper berry reduction, potato dumplings, braised red cabbage, and bottles of vintage Wachau Riesling. Sitting at the head of the long oak table, surrounded by Frau Gruber, Major Weber, and the senior…