Farina

In a glittering Cologne of the early modern era, the formidable merchant Gottlieb Groschen commands trade, politics, and even the emperor’s confidence. A shrewd money‑lender who swears by the wisdom of the earth and the stars, he has amassed vineyards, quarries and mineral springs, turning his family into a pillar of the city’s prestige. His only daughter, the radiant Margarita—known as the White Rose of Germany— becomes the object of devotion for a restless generation of young men.

These admirers form the White Rose Club, a band of aristocratic youths who prove their love through reckless duels, scar‑marked faces and ornate scrolls sewn into their helmets. Their fierce loyalty to Margarita fuels a culture of bravado and bruised pride that ripples through the streets, affecting commerce, friendship, and the fragile balance of power. As the club’s rituals grow more daring, the listener is drawn into a world where beauty, ambition, and honor collide, setting the stage for conflicts that could reshape the lives of all involved.