Leonora Christina Ulfeldt's "Jammers-minde". En egenhændig skildring af hendes fangenskab i Blaataarn i aarene 1663-1685

This manuscript offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a 17th‑century Danish noblewoman who spent twenty‑two years confined in Copenhagen’s infamous Blue Tower. Written in her own hand, the account blends personal observation with the political turmoil that led to her imprisonment, revealing the stark contrast between courtly privilege and the bleak stone walls of the prison. Listeners will hear the sounds of daily routine, the cold drafts, and the quiet moments when hope flickered amid the gloom.

The narrative is not just a record of suffering; it is interwoven with prayers, poetry fragments, and even delicate needlework descriptions that testify to her unbroken spirit. Through her measured prose, she reflects on faith, loyalty, and the shifting loyalties of the era, providing a rare female perspective on power and exile. This evocative memoir invites you to walk beside her through the corridors of history, feeling the weight of each passing year in the tower.