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Die heimliche Heilerin #2
Die heimliche Heilerin und der Medicus
Köln 1395: Seit dem Prozess gegen die »heimliche Heilerin« sind sieben Jahre vergangen. Madlen ist glücklich vereint mit Johannes, sie haben zwei Kindern das Leben geschenkt.
Durch eine zufällige Begegnung trifft Madlen auf einen reisenden Medicus, der in Worms Halt gemacht hat und eigentlich auf dem Weg nach Heidelberg ist, um dort Medizin an der Universität zu lehren. Sie ist von dem Mann begeistert und will so viel wie möglich über die Heilkünste lernen, die ihm in Salerno vermittelt wurden. Sie kämpft gegen gesellschaftliche Konventionen sowie die Eifersucht ihres Mannes und setzt alles daran, ein Studium beim Medicus aufnehmen zu können.
In der Zwischenzeit wird Johannes vom Bischof nach Köln zurückbeordert. Dort hat sich eine Reihe von Morden an einigen hochgestellten Persönlichkeiten zugetragen. Johannes ermittelt und gerät selbst in höchste Gefahr.
Durch eine zufällige Begegnung trifft Madlen auf einen reisenden Medicus, der in Worms Halt gemacht hat und eigentlich auf dem Weg nach Heidelberg ist, um dort Medizin an der Universität zu lehren. Sie ist von dem Mann begeistert und will so viel wie möglich über die Heilkünste lernen, die ihm in Salerno vermittelt wurden. Sie kämpft gegen gesellschaftliche Konventionen sowie die Eifersucht ihres Mannes und setzt alles daran, ein Studium beim Medicus aufnehmen zu können.
In der Zwischenzeit wird Johannes vom Bischof nach Köln zurückbeordert. Dort hat sich eine Reihe von Morden an einigen hochgestellten Persönlichkeiten zugetragen. Johannes ermittelt und gerät selbst in höchste Gefahr.
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June 23, 2019
"Alles zu haben und doch noch immer nach mehr und wieder mehr zu streben, nimmt dir das, was du schätzen solltest."
Madlen und Johannes sind sieben Jahre nach Madlens Prozess glücklich verheiratet und haben zwei gesunde Kinder.
Während Johannes in Köln Morde im Umfeld des Erzbischofs aufdecken soll, lernt Madlen zufällig einen Medicus kennen, der sie an ihre Leidenschaft fürs Heilen erinnert und sie nach Heidelberg einlädt, wo er lehrt.
Die gesellschaftlichen Konventionen sprechen dagegen, eine Frau als Medicus scheint unmöglich und sie sollte sich glücklich schätzen, anderen Frauen geht es weit schlechter als ihr. Zum Beispiel ihre Schwiegermutter...
Während Johannes in Köln an Ehrenmännern zweifelt, wird er von falschen Zeugen und falschen Hinweisen in die Irre geführt. Der Strang ist spannend und wird mir am Ende fast zu schnell aufgelöst, aber ist ja auch kein Thriller. Und Madlen hat in ihrer alten Heimat unschöne Begegnungen, versucht in Heidelberg Frauen zu helfen, die von Männern misshandelt werden obwohl "die Frau keinen Verfehlung begangen hatte, die den Schlägen angemessen war." - Das sagt schon viel über die damalige Zeit aus.
Schon im ersten Band der Reihe haben mir Geschichte und Protagonistin gefallen. Hier geht die Story weiter und man wird ins Deutschland des 14. Jahrhunderts zurückversetzt. Das historische Setting ist auch wieder gut erschaffen. Nur die unnötigen Wiederholungen haben mich manchmal gestört, ansonsten in die Story rund.
Madlen entwickelt sich, ist selbstbewusst aber ein bisschen zu glatt. Johannes ist da schon widersprüchlicher und hat hier eine andere Seite an sich sehen lassen als im letzten Band.
Die Kinder der beiden sind super und sorgen für sehr lustige Momente und auch die anderen Figuren sind interessant und passend. Vor allem der Medicus Hyronimus, der fürs Helfen lebt und Johannes Vater der nach seiner Krankheit bekehrt schien aber schnell in alte Muster verfällt, trinkt und sein Geld in Hurenhäusern lässt.
Insgesamt eine gelungene Fortsetzung und ich werde sicherlich auch irgendwann den nächsten Teil der Reihe lesen.
Madlen und Johannes sind sieben Jahre nach Madlens Prozess glücklich verheiratet und haben zwei gesunde Kinder.
Während Johannes in Köln Morde im Umfeld des Erzbischofs aufdecken soll, lernt Madlen zufällig einen Medicus kennen, der sie an ihre Leidenschaft fürs Heilen erinnert und sie nach Heidelberg einlädt, wo er lehrt.
Die gesellschaftlichen Konventionen sprechen dagegen, eine Frau als Medicus scheint unmöglich und sie sollte sich glücklich schätzen, anderen Frauen geht es weit schlechter als ihr. Zum Beispiel ihre Schwiegermutter...
Während Johannes in Köln an Ehrenmännern zweifelt, wird er von falschen Zeugen und falschen Hinweisen in die Irre geführt. Der Strang ist spannend und wird mir am Ende fast zu schnell aufgelöst, aber ist ja auch kein Thriller. Und Madlen hat in ihrer alten Heimat unschöne Begegnungen, versucht in Heidelberg Frauen zu helfen, die von Männern misshandelt werden obwohl "die Frau keinen Verfehlung begangen hatte, die den Schlägen angemessen war." - Das sagt schon viel über die damalige Zeit aus.
Schon im ersten Band der Reihe haben mir Geschichte und Protagonistin gefallen. Hier geht die Story weiter und man wird ins Deutschland des 14. Jahrhunderts zurückversetzt. Das historische Setting ist auch wieder gut erschaffen. Nur die unnötigen Wiederholungen haben mich manchmal gestört, ansonsten in die Story rund.
Madlen entwickelt sich, ist selbstbewusst aber ein bisschen zu glatt. Johannes ist da schon widersprüchlicher und hat hier eine andere Seite an sich sehen lassen als im letzten Band.
Die Kinder der beiden sind super und sorgen für sehr lustige Momente und auch die anderen Figuren sind interessant und passend. Vor allem der Medicus Hyronimus, der fürs Helfen lebt und Johannes Vater der nach seiner Krankheit bekehrt schien aber schnell in alte Muster verfällt, trinkt und sein Geld in Hurenhäusern lässt.
Insgesamt eine gelungene Fortsetzung und ich werde sicherlich auch irgendwann den nächsten Teil der Reihe lesen.
April 14, 2018
Köln, Worms, Heidelberg im Jahr 1395: Madlen ist inzwischen glücklich mit Johannes verheiratet und die beiden haben zwei gesunde Kinder. Das Heilen ist trotzdem noch eine große Leidenschaft und ein Wunsch von Madlen, den sie aber unterdrückt. Dann begegnet sie aber einem reisenden Medicus, der auf dem Weg nach Heidelberg ist, um dort an der Universität Medizin zu unterrichten. Er lädt Madlen ein, ein paar Tage als Gasthörerin an seinem Unterricht teilzunehmen. Johannes wird währenddessen vom Bischof nach Köln zurückbeordert. Dort sind einige hochgestellte Persönlichkeiten ermordet worden und der Bischof braucht Johannes Hilfe bei der Aufklärung der Mordserie.
Mein Leseeindruck:
Ich war von dem ersten Band "Die heimliche Heilerin" schon sehr begeistert, aber dieser zweite Band steht dem in nichts nach. Auch dieser Band hat mich sehr gefesselt; die Geschichte rund um Madlen und ihre Familie und die Leidenschaft für das Heilen ist so packend erzählt, dass ich das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen wollte. Gleichzeitig ist auch der Handlungsstrang rund um Johannes und die Mordserie sehr spannend. Man fiebert mit den beiden Protagonisten mit, fühlt mit ihnen und fühlt sich ins 14. Jahrhundert zurückversetzt.
Ich bin sehr froh, dass die Autorin noch einige Bücher geschrieben hat, die ich bisher noch nicht gelesen habe und noch für mich entdecken darf!
Mein Leseeindruck:
Ich war von dem ersten Band "Die heimliche Heilerin" schon sehr begeistert, aber dieser zweite Band steht dem in nichts nach. Auch dieser Band hat mich sehr gefesselt; die Geschichte rund um Madlen und ihre Familie und die Leidenschaft für das Heilen ist so packend erzählt, dass ich das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen wollte. Gleichzeitig ist auch der Handlungsstrang rund um Johannes und die Mordserie sehr spannend. Man fiebert mit den beiden Protagonisten mit, fühlt mit ihnen und fühlt sich ins 14. Jahrhundert zurückversetzt.
Ich bin sehr froh, dass die Autorin noch einige Bücher geschrieben hat, die ich bisher noch nicht gelesen habe und noch für mich entdecken darf!
August 21, 2021
Im Vergleich zum ersten Teil fand ich den zweiten leider schwächer. Es liest sich zwar sehr flüssig und man kommt schnell voran. Aber die Geschichte ansich fand ich leider nicht so spannend.
Allerdings ändert es nichts daran, dass Madlen ein toller Charakter ist und ich gern wissen möchte, wie es in ihrem Leben weitergeht. Ich bin daher sehr gespannt auf den dritten Teil.
Allerdings ändert es nichts daran, dass Madlen ein toller Charakter ist und ich gern wissen möchte, wie es in ihrem Leben weitergeht. Ich bin daher sehr gespannt auf den dritten Teil.
February 28, 2020
3.5 bumped up to 4. Tho i liked this book it wasn't as good as the first one and wow @ some of the characters?! Like wow they really make god seem like an ahole. Like wow yes im sure god is punishing someone with stillborns bc she had an abortion 😒 and like man i get this is like historical but satan if i hear one more person say a woman needs to learn her place or remember her place i will flip. Out. Like there was a lotttt of religious extreamist comments which again, historical but still.... Wow. Also love how he "demanded" his wife come home and remember her place as his house b**ch bc thats more or less what the letter he sent her said lmao like nah
September 30, 2017
This book will make you glad you live in modern times with access to advanced medicine and to more liberal ideas of a woman's role in life.
There are parallel stories here of Madlen, the main character, struggling to full fill her life long passion for healing and medicine in a medieval world where women are not respected or even thought to be particularly intelligent. And her husband Johannes who is a legal scholar in the employee of the Archbishop of the church. Johannes, struggles with trying to give his wife a chance at her dream and the standard expectation that men had for a woman and wife of that period. As he is left to solve a series of murder mysteries in one town his wife travels to Heidelberg to pursue her dream of learning more about healing.
I am glad I live in a more enlightened age. And although women still do not have a level field in careers or life it is far better than the reality of life for women in medieval times.
There are parallel stories here of Madlen, the main character, struggling to full fill her life long passion for healing and medicine in a medieval world where women are not respected or even thought to be particularly intelligent. And her husband Johannes who is a legal scholar in the employee of the Archbishop of the church. Johannes, struggles with trying to give his wife a chance at her dream and the standard expectation that men had for a woman and wife of that period. As he is left to solve a series of murder mysteries in one town his wife travels to Heidelberg to pursue her dream of learning more about healing.
I am glad I live in a more enlightened age. And although women still do not have a level field in careers or life it is far better than the reality of life for women in medieval times.
September 21, 2018
I loved the two book series! I could of read as many stories about these people as could
of been written. For me it was a page turner. I loved the characters and felt like I was right
there with them through their journey. I'm sad that there won't be more stories(I think there won't be more anyway).
of been written. For me it was a page turner. I loved the characters and felt like I was right
there with them through their journey. I'm sad that there won't be more stories(I think there won't be more anyway).
May 4, 2019
Eww, wer hätte das gedacht dass ich doch noch warm werde mit dieser Serie. Fands richtig „spannend“ zu lesen. Es ist wirklich recht einfach und flott zu lesen, habe mich gut unterhalten und werde in der Serie gleich weiterlesen. Für Zwischendurch recht nett, aber nicht zuviel erwarten, es gibt sicher besser Romane zum Mittelalter. :)
August 18, 2018
Enjoyed more than the first book
I liked the story of this book and the flow of it better than the first. I'm going to assume there are more books coming, because there were a lot of loose ends. I also was a little confused with how the book began and how it tied in to the rest of the book. I thought it would have something to do with the murders, but there wasn't a clear connection. I don't know how forward thinking 14th century Germany was, and if Madlen's story was plausible or just wishful thinking that someone would stand up for abused women, but I liked it anyway. I enjoyed the character development and I would like to read more about Madlen and her family. It would be nice if she could study medicine more.
I liked the story of this book and the flow of it better than the first. I'm going to assume there are more books coming, because there were a lot of loose ends. I also was a little confused with how the book began and how it tied in to the rest of the book. I thought it would have something to do with the murders, but there wasn't a clear connection. I don't know how forward thinking 14th century Germany was, and if Madlen's story was plausible or just wishful thinking that someone would stand up for abused women, but I liked it anyway. I enjoyed the character development and I would like to read more about Madlen and her family. It would be nice if she could study medicine more.
March 20, 2017
I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway. Medieval medicine and herbalism have always been fascinating to me, so I was eager to read this. But I found the story to be lacking in richness or details of these ideas and at times I felt like events and conversations didn't fit with the time period. A favorite part was the passage about the cataract surgery.
May 10, 2017
A great second novel for this series. Madlen attends lectures on the practice of medicine while her husband uses his skills as a lawyer to solve yet another series of crimes. I particularly liked the work she was doing for victims of domestic violence at a time when it was mostly lawful for a man to beat is wife. I look forward to the next book.
March 2, 2018
An Inspiriting Book!
A book written to teach about love, faithfulness, and belief in who we are and who we can be using our pasts as building stones! It is a book not only for women but for men also. I will be looking forward to more books by Ellin Carsta! I highly recommend this book.
A book written to teach about love, faithfulness, and belief in who we are and who we can be using our pasts as building stones! It is a book not only for women but for men also. I will be looking forward to more books by Ellin Carsta! I highly recommend this book.
May 14, 2017
Loved every bit of it,
I loved the first book in this series, and I especially loved the second one too! I like that it inspires women you be strong, and reminds us that the Lord is our strength. Everyone (male, female, tweens, adolescents, teenagers inclusive) should read it!
I loved the first book in this series, and I especially loved the second one too! I like that it inspires women you be strong, and reminds us that the Lord is our strength. Everyone (male, female, tweens, adolescents, teenagers inclusive) should read it!
May 19, 2017
Good but not nearly as good as the first novel. By the end it was superficial and I just wanted to see how it ended. I still liked the story and the writing. So I am torn on how many stars it should receive.
September 11, 2017
A very interesting series
I don't usually like romance novels but this series is so much more. It fully held my interest because it wasn't just romance. I hope the story will continue and Madlen fulfills her heart's true desire.
I don't usually like romance novels but this series is so much more. It fully held my interest because it wasn't just romance. I hope the story will continue and Madlen fulfills her heart's true desire.
October 28, 2020
Audiobook--Book 2 of the series
Köln 1395: Seit dem Prozess gegen die »heimliche Heilerin« sind sieben Jahre vergangen. Madlen ist glücklich vereint mit Johannes, sie haben zwei Kindern das Leben geschenkt.
Durch eine zufällige Begegnung trifft Madlen auf einen reisenden Medicus, der in Worms Halt gemacht hat und eigentlich auf dem Weg nach Heidelberg ist, um dort Medizin an der Universität zu lehren. Sie ist von dem Mann begeistert und will so viel wie möglich über die Heilkünste lernen, die ihm in Salerno vermittelt wurden. Sie kämpft gegen gesellschaftliche Konventionen sowie die Eifersucht ihres Mannes und setzt alles daran, ein Studium beim Medicus aufnehmen zu können.
In der Zwischenzeit wird Johannes vom Bischof nach Köln zurückbeordert. Dort hat sich eine Reihe von Morden an einigen hochgestellten Persönlichkeiten zugetragen. Johannes ermittelt und gerät selbst in höchste Gefahr.
Köln 1395: Seit dem Prozess gegen die »heimliche Heilerin« sind sieben Jahre vergangen. Madlen ist glücklich vereint mit Johannes, sie haben zwei Kindern das Leben geschenkt.
Durch eine zufällige Begegnung trifft Madlen auf einen reisenden Medicus, der in Worms Halt gemacht hat und eigentlich auf dem Weg nach Heidelberg ist, um dort Medizin an der Universität zu lehren. Sie ist von dem Mann begeistert und will so viel wie möglich über die Heilkünste lernen, die ihm in Salerno vermittelt wurden. Sie kämpft gegen gesellschaftliche Konventionen sowie die Eifersucht ihres Mannes und setzt alles daran, ein Studium beim Medicus aufnehmen zu können.
In der Zwischenzeit wird Johannes vom Bischof nach Köln zurückbeordert. Dort hat sich eine Reihe von Morden an einigen hochgestellten Persönlichkeiten zugetragen. Johannes ermittelt und gerät selbst in höchste Gefahr.
October 2, 2018
Is Any Sequel As Good As The Original?
I am not sure where to start. I really loved these characters from the original book. I was so happy to know that I could follow them again. Having finished the book, I miss them already. If that were the only standard, this book would be 5🌟. Only in loyalty do I give it 4🌟. There were so many missing details for my liking. I know books can't include ALL my heart's desires, but that isn't even the problem. One character, present in both novels, I came to love only to have him diaper without a trace. No one really talked about it. Information was sometimes introduced to no apparent end! There were so many instances were I some frustration. Maybe it is, again, a translation issue? Either way, I don't regret the I spent reading this book because the characters were worth it.
I am not sure where to start. I really loved these characters from the original book. I was so happy to know that I could follow them again. Having finished the book, I miss them already. If that were the only standard, this book would be 5🌟. Only in loyalty do I give it 4🌟. There were so many missing details for my liking. I know books can't include ALL my heart's desires, but that isn't even the problem. One character, present in both novels, I came to love only to have him diaper without a trace. No one really talked about it. Information was sometimes introduced to no apparent end! There were so many instances were I some frustration. Maybe it is, again, a translation issue? Either way, I don't regret the I spent reading this book because the characters were worth it.
December 19, 2025
maybe even better than the first book!
I loved this series. I’m not exactly sure what it was about the book that so drew me in, but I enjoyed the characters and the story so much, I couldn’t put it down. The author really delivers with satisfying confrontations and outcomes, while still giving the reader twists and surprises that tug at the heart. I plan to read her other book next. A great read for the holiday season when you want something compelling but not too heavy or depressing. And although the MFC is a total Pollyanna, I still adored her which surprised me!
I loved this series. I’m not exactly sure what it was about the book that so drew me in, but I enjoyed the characters and the story so much, I couldn’t put it down. The author really delivers with satisfying confrontations and outcomes, while still giving the reader twists and surprises that tug at the heart. I plan to read her other book next. A great read for the holiday season when you want something compelling but not too heavy or depressing. And although the MFC is a total Pollyanna, I still adored her which surprised me!
March 31, 2018
This is supposed to be in the genre of historical fiction, late 1400's. I was disappointed with the lack of historical reality. The underlying theme is that of helping women from abusive relationships, which of course is an important topic. But the reality of it happening as this fictional book presented just doesn't make sense. I usually learn something about an era with historical fiction, but not much was learned in this book.
July 3, 2018
The Master of Medicine (The Secret Healer Series Book 2)
The continuous story of Madlen. Madlen is marry to Johanna and she has two children, Veite and Cecla. She now has a change to lean more about medicine by going to a lecture give by the Master of Medicine. Johanna is ask to solve the murder of a very import chuchman, his father is going blind and has lost everything and is in debt to all in Wond. The archbishop will help Johanna. Can Johanna alive the case?
The continuous story of Madlen. Madlen is marry to Johanna and she has two children, Veite and Cecla. She now has a change to lean more about medicine by going to a lecture give by the Master of Medicine. Johanna is ask to solve the murder of a very import chuchman, his father is going blind and has lost everything and is in debt to all in Wond. The archbishop will help Johanna. Can Johanna alive the case?
July 11, 2020
The Second Book
This book was well written as were the other three from this clever author. I enjoyed all of them. The women of that era were treated so badly. I've read many historical fiction from that time but this was first to reveal the horrible treatment of women. Here in America women have made progress for equal treatment.. I'm unaware of women being mistreated without consequence for the husband.
This book was well written as were the other three from this clever author. I enjoyed all of them. The women of that era were treated so badly. I've read many historical fiction from that time but this was first to reveal the horrible treatment of women. Here in America women have made progress for equal treatment.. I'm unaware of women being mistreated without consequence for the husband.
April 3, 2023
Fascinating and Enjoyable
These rwo books chronicle the life of a medieval woman, in the 14th century, as she struggles to become first an informal healer, and eventually a doctor in a time when superstition was more common than rational thought. As she moves from phase of her life to another, she overcomes many obstacles. I was surprised to learn that even in the 14th century there were laws against domestic violence.
These rwo books chronicle the life of a medieval woman, in the 14th century, as she struggles to become first an informal healer, and eventually a doctor in a time when superstition was more common than rational thought. As she moves from phase of her life to another, she overcomes many obstacles. I was surprised to learn that even in the 14th century there were laws against domestic violence.
March 18, 2019
Malden’s story continues!
I was very happy to find out that this book was available. I truly enjoyed the first book. The fact that this sequel also combined her family and husband Johannes in the plot was a bonus. Although I was hoping that she would continue on her medical journey. The book was well written and very easy reading.
I was very happy to find out that this book was available. I truly enjoyed the first book. The fact that this sequel also combined her family and husband Johannes in the plot was a bonus. Although I was hoping that she would continue on her medical journey. The book was well written and very easy reading.
June 6, 2020
Very good! Enjoy!
The Master of Medicine
Book two of the series. I enjoyed this book, I felt the author developed her plots a bit better than the first book.
The time's lay heavy on women it depicts the battles they endured to gain safety and respect let alone a career equal to a man.
The Master of Medicine
Book two of the series. I enjoyed this book, I felt the author developed her plots a bit better than the first book.
The time's lay heavy on women it depicts the battles they endured to gain safety and respect let alone a career equal to a man.
August 15, 2020
This book was just as interesting as the first. Madlen continued in her quest as a healer and also became a champion for womens rights from the horror of domestic violence. There was plenty of drama affecting both Madlen and her husband Johannes. The description of the scenes and the characters left nothing to the imagination. I'm glad it had a happy ending.
April 2, 2021
Interesting continuation of the story
This book continues the story of the secret healer and takes place a few years in the future. Two parallel tales are interwoven quite well, and the action is fast paced. I had a hard time putting the book down, wanting to see what happens next.
This book continues the story of the secret healer and takes place a few years in the future. Two parallel tales are interwoven quite well, and the action is fast paced. I had a hard time putting the book down, wanting to see what happens next.
March 20, 2019
Gratitude to all dedicated women doctors and healers!
Wonderful read. My grandmother , the late Dr. May Ying Kwan-Ding. She I saw alot of similarities like your heroic main character which my grandmother possessed. Thank you for writing this beautifully written book.
Wonderful read. My grandmother , the late Dr. May Ying Kwan-Ding. She I saw alot of similarities like your heroic main character which my grandmother possessed. Thank you for writing this beautifully written book.
April 1, 2019
While this book started with promise I feel it fell short. I liked the history and the characters but I felt myself waiting for the point and the good-enlightening part-when it ended I felt like that couldn’t be the end but sadly it was.
April 25, 2019
Not as good as the first book but still entertaining. Has a murder mystery that goes on and on and then is solved all at once. Maglen, our healer still has the desire to learn medicine but it's very much a man's world and she is discouraged at every turn.
August 13, 2020
The year 1395
Taking place in Germany, the year 1395, Ellin Carsta's novel involves the ambiguous feelings of being a Mother and wife vs being a healer helping people. With family separation, trials and tribulations, suspense and murder leads to interesting read.
Taking place in Germany, the year 1395, Ellin Carsta's novel involves the ambiguous feelings of being a Mother and wife vs being a healer helping people. With family separation, trials and tribulations, suspense and murder leads to interesting read.
June 5, 2021
Loved this as followup to book 1 pleasant reading.
A very Nice followup to book 1. I enjoyed the views as written and recalled much of th previous book 1 from the writing. Pleased with the turn of events and homecoming good read!
A very Nice followup to book 1. I enjoyed the views as written and recalled much of th previous book 1 from the writing. Pleased with the turn of events and homecoming good read!
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