Barbara Blomberg — Volume 02

In a bustling 14th‑century German town, a determined young woman named Barbara navigates the expectations of her privileged family while plotting her own future. When she receives a sumptuous ruby‑velvet fabric—a gift meant for a special dress—she sees it as her chance to make an impression at the upcoming New Scales dance. The urgency of having it cut and sewn before the event sets her racing through the narrow streets, balancing duty to her father with secret ambitions.

Barbara’s thoughts swirl around two very different suitors: a charismatic recruiting officer known for his dancing prowess, and the modest but steadfast Wolf, a childhood companion whose affection she cannot easily dismiss. As she hurries toward the tailor’s shop, a sudden encounter with the officer forces her to confront both her boldness and the delicate social games of courtship. The scene is set for a lively tale of love, ambition, and the daring spirit of a young woman determined to shape her destiny.