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When a severe famine grips the German village of Tierkinddorf, the desperate inhabitants look for a scapegoat. An itinerant friar arrives, claiming he can summon confessions of witchcraft from alleged transgressors. As the villagers’ anxiety rises, elderly Güde Müller begins to suffer blackouts and unsettling visions. Her daughter‑in‑law, Irmeltrud, sees an opportunity to rid herself of the burden her mother‑in‑law places on her life. In a bitter twist, the community’s suspicion shifts from Güde to Irmeltrud, and the village’s mistrust and fear grow.
The novel explores how scarcity and fear can turn neighbors into enemies, illustrating the destructive power of suspicion during times of crisis.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Erika Mailman
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