Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 86 Ebers, Georg 1837 1898 Ebers, Georg Moritz Ebers, George Moritz Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna) 1842 1916 Safford, Mary Joanna The Burgomaster's Wife — Volume 03 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Burgomaster's Wife — Volume 03" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Maria, the wife of Burgomaster Van der Werff, who is navigating the challenges of her domestic duties amid the backdrop of political tensions and social upheaval in a city facing threats from the Spanish army. The story delves into themes of resilience, duty, and the interpersonal dynamics within a community grappling with the imminent danger of war. The opening of the novel establishes a critical moment as Maria prepares for a meeting at her home with local officials to discuss the city’s defense strategies against a possible siege. While she seems to find joy in fulfilling the traditional role of a hostess, her happiness is tinged with anxiety about the political climate and her lonely existence. As she decorates the dining table with flowers and fine dishes, the narrative reflects her longing for deeper connections with people. In an unexpected turn, she is drawn into a significant role when Doctor Bontius summons her to aid a sick young woman, Henrica, leading to a blend of personal and communal challenges. The sense of foreboding is palpable as news of the Spanish threat looms, setting the stage for an exploration of courage, loyalty, and the complexities of duty in times of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Fiction German fiction -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Historical Novels 153503 2025-07-03T04:42:15.839965 text/html 153299 2025-01-09T19:48:37.458197 text/html 139543 2025-07-03T04:42:21.519917 application/epub+zip 140381 2025-07-03T04:42:18.708939 application/epub+zip 115390 2025-07-03T04:42:17.638931 application/epub+zip 256965 2025-07-03T04:42:23.605896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243981 2025-07-03T04:42:20.796896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211153 2022-09-03T07:52:55.939566 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137226 2025-07-03T04:42:15.468943 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 132281 2020-12-28T23:43:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18638 2025-07-03T04:42:23.773881 application/rdf+xml 12763 2025-07-03T04:42:18.127919 image/jpeg 3081 2025-07-03T04:42:17.882938 image/jpeg 53113 2020-12-28T23:43:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 140150 2025-07-03T04:42:15.853941 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia