In the fourteenth century, opportunities for women are limited to the home. But spirited young Madlen finds her calling as assistant to the city’s trusted midwife, Clara. Working alongside Clara, Madlen develops a surprisingly soothing technique and quickly becomes a talented healer.
After Clara’s tragic death, Madlen alone rushes to assist the birth of a local nobleman’s child. But rather than the joy of birth, Madlen walks into an accusation of murder and witchcraft because of her extraordinary gifts. Forced to flee her own town, she establishes a new identity in the home of her aunt. Yet even though it endangers her life, she cannot resist the urge to help the sick patients who seek out her miraculous treatment. When she meets handsome Johannes – an investigator hired by the Church to bring her to justice for sacrilegious acts – she becomes drawn to the very man that could destroy her.
Will Madlen’s gifts bring about her downfall? Or can love and reason prevail in a time of fearful superstition?
I loved this book! This book made me feel something a book hadn’t done in a while. I was on the edge of my seat and unable to stop reading until I finished it. I had to know what happened! I became involved with the characters, I wanted everything to work out for Madelyn. I loathed and despised the antagonist. This was a well written book and I devoured every word. I would definitely recommend it.
A historical novel that really excites me The Secret Healer by Ellin Carsta is a historical novel which I have chosen to be my KindleFirst read for the month of April. I’m hugely satisfied with this book as I enjoy a story with a lot of surprises and unexpected twists, which this novel has abundantly. Written elegantly with an authentic account of the time period which it covered, author Ellin Carsta’s novel is a great reading experience as you follow the young protagonist’s journey.Â
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