TOSSED LIKE A LEAF INTO THE CURRENT OF TROUBLED TIMES, A WIDOW FIGHTS FOR HER RIGHTS
Countess Louise Juliane of Sayn-Wittgenstein is a name hardly remembered, but her legacy is alive in today's nobility, reaching even the British throne.
Beside herself with grief over the death of her only son, Louise signs her county over to a distant relative, despite the will in which her late husband left it to his daughters should anything happen to his son. She soon comes to regret her decision and embarks on an unprecedented fight for her daughters' rights, undaunted by the odds stacked against her.
In a time ruled by power-hungry men, Louise uses her wit, her unshakeable faith, and every legal measure at her disposal to get back what is rightfully hers.
Told through the eyes of her daughter Ernestine, you will learn the true story of an unusual woman whose impressive stance is bound to inspire women to this day.
"This is a beautifully written novel based on the true story of a German countess in the 1600s. The author has done an extraordinary amount of research to bring the characters to life, creating a rich narrative that transports you to another time. [...]
The characters are so vividly written that you can see them in your mind's eye as you read, following the young countess from her days as a spoiled child to a compassionate adult. The setting and the history give the story added depth that will delight lovers of historical fiction. Highly recommend." ? Helen Pryke, author.
