The Burgomaster's Wife

The Burgomaster's Wife is a historical novel written by Georg Ebers. The story is set in 16th century Holland, where the protagonist, Maria, is the beautiful and beloved wife of the burgomaster (mayor) of Leyden. Maria is a kind and gentle woman, loved by all who know her, but her life takes a dramatic turn when she is accused of witchcraft.The accusation comes from a jealous and vengeful woman who has her sights set on the burgomaster. Maria is arrested and put on trial, but she refuses to confess to a crime she did not commit. Her husband, who is torn between his love for his wife and his duty to the law, is forced to make a difficult decision.As the trial progresses, it becomes clear that Maria's accuser has ulterior motives and is willing to do whatever it takes to destroy Maria's reputation and marriage. Maria's fate hangs in the balance as she fights for her life and her freedom.The Burgomaster's Wife is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and injustice set against the backdrop of a turbulent time in Dutch history. Ebers' vivid descriptions of 16th century Holland and his compelling characters make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction.The three men, so united in feeling, grasped each other's hands firmly for a moment. A silent vow bound them in this hour, and when Herr von Nordwyk and Van Hout turned in opposite directions, the citizens who met them thought their tall figures had grown taller still within the last few hours.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.