Der Silberbaum. Die siebente Tugend

A top-notch medieval novel about the heirs of the midwife and perhaps the most extraordinary German prince.

With the historical novel "The Silver Tree," bestselling author Sabine Ebert launches her new series about one of the most fascinating periods in German history. He almost never became the outstanding prince he is regarded as today: Heinrich the Illustrious, Margrave of Meissen and Landgrave of Thuringia – a patron of cities, a minnesinger, and organizer of splendid tournaments. When Heinrich is three years old in 1221, his father dies. The silver wealth of Meissen incites desires, and Heinrich's mother Jutta fears every day that her son will not live to see adulthood. In her desperation, Jutta brings Lukas back from Freiberg to the court. Despite past disputes, he is the only one she trusts. Lukas gathers loyal followers around him, including Thomas, the eldest son of the midwife Marthe, who has found a new home in the Holy Land. Meanwhile, Marthe's granddaughter Änne finds herself in Thuringia, where she has disturbing encounters with the fanatical crusade preacher and heretic hunter Konrad of Marburg.

The grand historical novel series from the time of minnesong and the conflicts of Emperor Frederick II with the Pope. The healer Marthe is the title character of the "Midwife Saga," which comprises five volumes. All five historical novels have become bestsellers. Through the eyes of Marthe's children and grandchildren, Sabine Ebert allows us to experience one of the most exciting periods of the Middle Ages.