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Die heimliche Heilerin (German Edition) Paperback – May 12, 2017

German Edition by Ellin Carsta (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 22,809 ratings
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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?
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  1. Part of series
    Madlen
  2. Print length
    480 pages
  3. Language
    German
  4. Publisher
    Ullstein Taschenbuchvlg.
  5. Publication date
    May 12, 2017
  6. Dimensions
    4.72 x 1.2 x 7.36 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    3548289355
  8. ISBN-13
    978-3548289359
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ullstein Taschenbuchvlg. (May 12, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ German
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3548289355
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3548289359
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.72 x 1.2 x 7.36 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 22,809 ratings

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Ellin Carsta

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Ellin Carsta is a pseudonym for Petra Mattfeldt, the German author of thrillers, crime novels, and books for young adults; she also writes historical fiction under the name Caren Benedikt. Her many novels include the bestseller The Secret Healer and its equally popular sequel, The Master of Medicine, as well as The Draper’s Daughter. Her historical novel Grapes of Gold made the short list for the 2017 Skoutz Award.

She lives with her husband and their three children near Bremen. More information about the author can be found at www.petra-mattfeldt.de and www.instagram.com/ellin_carsta.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read as historical novel
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
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A very good read. Manageable number of characters, good development. Plot reasonably foreseeable and historical framework accurate and accessible for modern readers. Do not expect all definitions to appear in digital Duden, however.
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5.0 out of 5 stars schöne Geschichte
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2018
Ich hab schon lange keine historischen Romane mehr gelesen, aber dieser war sehr gut. Eine Geschichte ueber eine starke Frau, die am Ende ihr Glueck findet. 5 Sterne und ich freue mich auf die weiteren Teile
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brigitte dykes
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2018
I am still surprised over this author. This is my third book i will continue. Can't wait to start another.
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Judith
5.0 out of 5 stars Einfach Großartig
Reviewed in Germany on April 9, 2024
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So ein spannendes Buch mit vielen Höhen und Tiefen. Habe regelrecht mitgefiebert. Dieses Buch hat mich gefesselt, vom Anfang bis zum Ende. Es liest sich super. Vielen Dank für diese tolle Geschichte
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Ingrid
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book!!!
Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2018
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Very good written , brings me back to the middle age, I like the whole story and the ending!!! Thanks
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Susanne
4.0 out of 5 stars Tolles Buch!
Reviewed in Germany on February 11, 2016
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Für mich als "Verschlingerin" von Historischen Romanen war die Autorin Ellin Carsta eine neue Erfahrung.
Aber ich muss sage, sie steht in nichts den großen Autoren in diesem Metier nach.

Ein super spannender Roman, mit vielen Verzwicklungen- Verwicklungen. Natürlich wird das übliche
Glischee der verfolgten Heilerin, vom Scheiterhaufen bedroht- auch hier bedient.

Es ist spannend zu lesen, dass heutige Heilmethonden - hier die Hypnose- früher als Teufelswerk verdammt wurden und
ehrbare Anwender auf den Scheiterhaufen brachten.
Es öffnet den Blick darauf, welch qualfvollen Weg unsere heutigen Heilmethoden haben nehmen müssen, um anerkannt zu werden.
Letztendlich eine Sache, die in dem meisten historischen Romanen so in jedweder Form vorkommen.

Aber spannend und für mich auch eine "entspannende" Lektüre totz der traurigen Wahrheit

Wer das mag und noch nicht satt davon ist, dem kann ich das Buch nur empfehlen.
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Happyhippo
5.0 out of 5 stars Spannend von der ersten Seite
Reviewed in Germany on April 2, 2024
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Ich bin normalerweise eine langsame Leserin. Aber ich habe das Buch binnen 3 Tagen verschlungen. Es war sehr flüssig zu lesen und spannend ab dem ersten Kapitel. Hat wirklich Suchtpotential gehabt.
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Kim Frnkn
3.0 out of 5 stars Kann man mal lesen
Reviewed in Germany on November 4, 2022
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Das Buch kann man definitiv mal lesen, allerdings fand ich es an manchen Stellen etwas zäh und die Geschichte hat mich im Gesamten nicht überzeugt.
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