From the author of the sensational and erotic bestseller Quiver comes an epic love story from the 17th century. this is the story of Ruth bas Elazar Saul, a Jewish midwife who returns to her home of Deutz, outside Cologne in Germany. Imbued with the radical ideas of Spinoza and with the ancient Hebrew Kabbalism, Ruth's revolutionary methods of dealing with illness lead to accusations of witchcraft and imprisonment. Her love affair with Detleff von tennen, a local Catholic bishop, may save her in the short term, but at a time of brutal repression and religious persecution there are few options for those who break taboos. Set against the backdrop of emerging Enlightenment Europe, this is a fast-paced, meticulously researched and beautifully written story.
By:
Tobsha Learner Imprint: Harper Collins Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 207mm,
Width: 151mm,
Spine: 39mm
Weight: 408g ISBN:9780732270766 ISBN 10: 0732270766 Pages: 592 Publication Date:25 February 2004 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
