Katharina a woman of noble birth living in the abbey since the age of 5. She had adjusted to the life inside quite well, until she read the teachings Martin Luther. She now longed to find a wealthy husband and pursue a career as an herbalist.
Luther had been writing about church reform that lead to peasant uprising and violence. His life was in constant danger. He vowed never to marry due to these circumstances.
After her maid turns up pregnant, she learns of the church's corruption and abused of the women within the walls of the abbey. She convinces a group of nuns to escape the abbey with her and they find themselves in the care of Martin Luther. Luther feels responsible for the women and finds new homes for them, with the exception of Katharina.
Luther and Katharina are at odds with each other on almost every subject.
They are both very similar and complex characters. It is no surprise that they ended up together.
While the book was drawn out at times and the historical facts were not as accurate as most would like them to be, it was still a good read. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical/Christian romance.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for this review.
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