The Hour Will Come: A Tale of an Alpine Cloister. Volumes I and II

"The Hour Will Come: A Tale of an Alpine Cloister" by Wilhelmine von Hillern is a historical fiction set high in the Alps, where a young noblewoman, betrayed and alone, gives birth in the midst of a brutal storm, finding unexpected refuge when monks from a nearby cloister discover her, offering sanctuary and their commitment to helping those in need; against the backdrop of sacrifice and obligation, the story explores the heavy consequences of past decisions, with the monks' kindness offering a powerful contrast to society's cruelty as the characters navigate sin and redemption.