Barbara Blomberg — Complete

"Barbara Blomberg" by Georg Ebers is a historical fiction novel that takes place in Ratisbon, focusing on Barbara Blomberg's experiences within the complex world of the imperial court. The book sets the scene with the illness of Emperor Charles V, creating tension among the nobles and his sister, Queen Mary of Hungary, who seeks to support her brother. As this unfolds, we are introduced to Wolf Hartschwert, who comes back after a long trip with his memories of Barbara, setting up a story where love and responsibility clash against a backdrop of political games. The novel likely explores societal expectations and personal desires against the backdrop of 19th-century Europe.