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The book is set in 13th century Nuremberg and revolves around the Ortlieb family, particularly the younger daughter Eva, who is initially reluctant to attend a grand ball. However, it is at this ball that she meets Heinz Schorlin, a charming and devout knight, and they engage in a deep conversation about their shared faith and values. Despite initial reservations, Eva finds herself drawn to Heinz's kind and noble nature, and he becomes smitten with her. As the story unfolds, Heinz's past behavior and reputation pose a threat to their budding relationship, while Eva is torn between her feelings for Heinz and her desire to dedicate herself to God. The story also explores the lives of other characters, including Wolff Eysvogel, Eva's sister Els's betrothed, who is anxious about his business ventures, and the servants Biberli and Katterle, who play a role in matchmaking and discussing their master's intentions. Throughout the book, the characters navigate their relationships, faith, and values, leading to a complex and meaningful exploration of love, devotion, and identity.
The story takes place in 13th century Nuremberg, where the Ortlieb family is preparing for a grand ball. Eva, the younger daughter, is reluctant to attend, preferring a life of solitude and devotion to her patron saint, St. Clare. However, her father insists she attend, and it is there that she meets Heinz Schorlin, a charming and devout knight who is immediately smitten with her. Despite initial reservations, Eva finds herself drawn to Heinz's kind and noble nature, and they engage in a deep and meaningful conversation about their shared faith and values. As the night wears on, Eva's sister Els becomes increasingly concerned about the potential consequences of Eva's growing feelings for Heinz, given his reputation as a ladies' man. Meanwhile, Heinz's servant, Biberli, is secretly meeting with Katterle, a maid in the Ortlieb household, and discussing his master's intentions towards Eva. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Heinz is genuinely taken with Eva and is considering a serious commitment to her, but his past behavior and reputation may pose a threat to their budding relationship.
The story continues with Wolff Eysvogel, a young merchant, waiting in the courtyard of the Ortlieb mansion to bid his betrothed, Els, goodnight. They talk about their future and Wolff's business, which is causing him anxiety. Els is concerned about Wolff's well-being and wants him to be content with what they have. Meanwhile, Biberli, a servant, meets with Katterle, a maid, in secret and they discuss their past and present. Biberli tells Katterle about his experiences with his master, Heinz Schorlin, and his hopes for the future. Katterle is interested in matchmaking and suggests a union between Eva Ortlieb and Heinz Schorlin. At the Town Hall, Eva meets Heinz Schorlin and they dance together, discussing their shared faith and values. Heinz is smitten with Eva and wants to spend more time with her, but she is hesitant. The story ends with Heinz resolving to make Eva's patron saint, St. Clare, his own and to secure Eva's love, while Eva is torn between her feelings for Heinz and her desire to dedicate herself to God.
Wolff Eysvogel, a young merchant, is anxious about his business ventures and is waiting to hear news about his expected goods. He visits his betrothed, Els Ortlieb, at her home and they discuss their future together. Els is concerned about Wolff's well-being and wants him to be content with what they have. Meanwhile, Biberli, a servant, meets with Katterle, a maid, in secret and they discuss their past and present. Biberli tells Katterle about his experiences with his master, Heinz Schorlin, and his hopes for the future. Katterle is interested in matchmaking and suggests a union between Eva Ortlieb and Heinz Schorlin. At the Town Hall, Eva meets Heinz Schorlin and they dance together, discussing their shared faith and values. Heinz is smitten with Eva and wants to spend more time with her, but she is hesitant. The story ends with Heinz resolving to make Eva's patron saint, St. Clare, his own and to secure Eva's love, while Eva is torn between her feelings for Heinz and her desire to dedicate herself to God.
The story continues with Wolff Eysvogel, a young merchant, waiting in the courtyard of the Ortlieb mansion to bid his betrothed, Els, goodnight. They discuss their future and Wolff's business, which is causing him anxiety. Meanwhile, Biberli, a servant, meets with Katterle, a maid, in secret and they discuss their past and present. Biberli tells Katterle about his experiences with his master, Heinz Schorlin, and his hopes for the future. Katterle is interested in matchmaking and suggests a union between Eva Ortlieb and Heinz Schorlin. At the Town Hall, Eva meets Heinz Schorlin and they dance together, discussing their shared faith and values. Heinz is smitten with Eva and wants to spend more time with her, but she is hesitant. The story ends with Heinz resolving to make Eva's patron saint, St. Clare, his own and to secure Eva's love, while Eva is torn between her feelings for Heinz and her desire to dedicate herself to God.
Eva Ortlieb returns home from the ball, where she met Heinz Schorlin, a charming and devout knight. Despite initial reservations, Eva finds herself drawn to Heinz's kind and noble nature, and they engage in a deep and meaningful conversation about their shared faith and values. Heinz is smitten with Eva and wants to spend more time with her, but she is hesitant. Meanwhile, Wolff Eysvogel, Eva's sister Els's betrothed, is anxious about his business ventures and waits for news about his expected goods. Biberli, Heinz's servant, meets with Katterle, a maid in the Ortlieb household, and discusses his master's intentions towards Eva. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Heinz is genuinely taken with Eva and is considering a serious commitment to her, but his past behavior and reputation may pose a threat to their budding relationship.