In an era where teachers were legally required to remain unmarried ("Lehrerinnenzölibat"), Antonie must decide if she is willing to sacrifice her professional identity for a life with Sebastian. Key Themes & Reception
Bettina Seidl , who draws inspiration from her own upbringing in the Berchtesgaden mountains.
In second novel, Die Dorflehrerin: Zwischen Stille und Sturm (released in December 2022), the story continues the journey of schoolteacher Antonie Weber in the Berchtesgaden Alps. Book Profile
