Bettina Seidl , who draws inspiration from her own upbringing in the Berchtesgaden mountains.
Antonie’s long-lost love, Sebastian, returns safely but changed from the war, forcing her to confront feelings she had long suppressed for her career.
The revolution in Munich spills over into Tannau, splitting the villagers between those loyal to the monarchy and those seeking change.
While now a respected figure in the community, Antonie faces a new antagonist in Pfarrer Porz , a power-hungry priest who opposes her modern teaching methods.
The remote mountain village of Tannau at the end of World War I. Publisher: dtv Verlag . Core Plot Summary
The story picks up years after Antonie first arrived in Tannau. The village is deeply affected by the final months of the First World War and the subsequent 1918 November Revolution.
In an era where teachers were legally required to remain unmarried ("Lehrerinnenzölibat"), Antonie must decide if she is willing to sacrifice her professional identity for a life with Sebastian. Key Themes & Reception
