Die zerbrochene Feder

The great historical novel by bestselling author Sabine Ebert about a young woman who must find her way in a distressing time, and a magnificent portrayal of society during the Restoration period. At the end of 1815, during the Restoration: young widow Henriette is abruptly awakened at night and must leave Prussia within an hour due to a police decree. Her accounts of the suffering caused by war and the failures of rulers before, during, and after the Battle of Nations have caused discontent among the highest circles. Her uncle Friedrich Gerlach, a publisher and bookseller in Saxon Freiberg, takes her in. However, she soon realizes that times have changed even here: intensified censorship, a return to corsets, and societal pressure to remarry weigh heavily on her. With the return of Felix Zeidler, a traumatized war volunteer, she reunites with a friend and confidant. But only after a looming catastrophe does she realize that he is more than just a friend to her. Together, Felix and Henriette stand against the rising spirit that celebrates book burnings and assassinations as heroic deeds. A grand historical novel, as only Sabine Ebert can write – perfectly researched, highly emotional, and astonishingly relevant. "The Broken Feather" loosely connects to "1813 - War Fire" and "1815 - Blood Peace," but focuses entirely on the young female protagonist. "It is my most personal book. The theme of censorship particularly moved me while writing. Although the novel is set 200 years ago, readers will recognize many references to the recent past." Sabine Ebert.