The Greenest Branch: A Novel of Germany's First Female Physician

Set in 1115 Germany, this story follows young Hildegard, a girl with a passion for nature and herbal healing, who faces obstacles after being sent to the Abbey of St. Disibod. Despite restrictions placed on her due to her gender, Hildegard finds inventive ways to pursue her dream of medical studies by working in the infirmary as a female physician-in-training. As her reputation grows and challenges arise from the monastery's leadership, she also navigates complex emotions and personal aspirations, shaping her path in a society that seeks to limit her.