Der Fluch der Rose

A forbidden love and a murderous monk during the time of the Fuggers: With the historical novel "The Curse of the Rose," bestselling author Iny Lorentz brings a particularly thrilling piece of history to life. Germany, Austria/Carinthia, and Italy, at the end of the 15th century. Young Maria grows up as the foster daughter of Hans Fugger in the newly established Fuggerau smeltery. At the same time, the monks in the nearby Arnoldstein monastery are raising the foundling Johannes into an intelligent young man. Only Father Norbert knows Johannes' true origins and has been contemplating for years how to profit from this information.

It is love at first sight when Maria and Johannes meet for the first time. However, Johannes has just been ordained as a priest. And not only does his clerical status stand in the way of the lovers' happiness: unknowingly, Maria has already made Father Norbert her bitter enemy since she was a young girl. When the monastery and the Fugger smeltery are drawn into the war between the Republic of Venice and King Maximilian of Habsburg, Father Norbert sees his chance.

Iny Lorentz skillfully intertwines the exciting era of the Fuggers with the dramatic fate of two young people. "If you want to read a historical novel that you already know will captivate you, then you must pick up one by Iny Lorentz!" - Alex Dengler.