Brighter than the Flames

Anna Koob, born into a middle-class German family in 1566, is a bright and spirited girl who captures the attention of her village. Her life takes a pivotal turn when she is summoned to the home of a wealthy baron as a young girl, setting in motion events that shape her future. As she matures into an outspoken and learned woman, her intellect and spirit draw admiration, love, and fear from those around her, amid the turbulent times before the Thirty Years War.