Ahnen - Marcus König

Ahnen - Marcus König

by Gustav Freytag

This historical novel is set in the time of Martin Luther and follows the lives of two men: Marcus König, a wealthy patrician, and Georg König, his young son. Marcus König is a supporter of the German Order, but he becomes disillusioned with their rule and leaves Thorn. Georg König falls in love with Anna Fabritius, the daughter of a Protestant minister, and they marry. However, their marriage is not recognized by the church, and they are forced to flee. They are eventually captured by a band of mercenaries, and Georg is forced to become their leader. The novel follows the lives of Marcus and Georg as they struggle to find their place in a changing world.

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