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In the early seventeenth‑century duchy of Pomerania, the convent at Marienfliess becomes the stage for a chilling clash between faith and fear. Sidonia, a charismatic woman whose reputation as a sorceress spreads faster than the gossip of the market, draws the suspicion of priests, princes, and a nervous bishop alike. When she intervenes in the lives of the convent’s residents—saving a nun from a dangerous priest and confronting a would‑be suitor with a deadly axe—her actions ignite a fervent witch‑hunt that threatens to engulf the whole region.
The narrative follows a cast of restless officials, from the uneasy Duke Francis to the zealous witch‑commissioner Christian Ludecke, as they scramble to contain the rumors and decide Sidonia’s fate. Political intrigue intertwines with supernatural fear, giving listeners a vivid portrait of a society on the brink of hysteria. As accusations mount and the council of princes gathers, the story teeters between historical drama and dark folklore, inviting you to witness the early steps of a tragedy that will echo through Pomeranian history.
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (803K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1797–1851
Best remembered for the eerie historical novel The Amber Witch, this German pastor and writer delighted readers with a story so convincing it was first taken for a genuine seventeenth-century chronicle. His work blends folklore, suspense, and a sly sense of literary mischief.
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