The Witch of Cologne

A Time of Peril

The Inquisitor, Carlos Vicente Solitario, charges a young Jewish midwife, Ruth bas Elazar Saul, with heresy. Ruth may be the daughter of the city's chief rabbi, but this is no protection against the Inquisition's accusations.

A Quest for Justice

Detlef von Tennen, nobleman and canon, cousin to the Archbishop, suspects that something other than religion drives Solitario to persecute Ruth. Determined to ensure that justice is done, Detlef joins the investigation-and finds his passions fully aroused by Ruth's impressive intelligence and darkly exotic beauty.

Two Hearts' Desires

All her life, Ruth bas Elazar Saul has thirsted for knowledge, despite the price she paid by concealing her gender and being cast out of her father's house. Her faith sustained her through all, even the attentions of the Inquisition. Then, in the very heart of danger, God blessed her with the greatest love she had ever known.

Author: Tobsha Learner
Publisher: Forge
Published: 08/01/2005
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.10w x 1.31d
ISBN: 9780765314307

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/20/2005 pg. 56
Library Journal 07/01/2005 pg. 69
Ingram Advance 08/01/2005 pg. 48
Booklist 08/01/2005 pg. 1993
Booksense '76 August 2005 08/01/2005 pg. 1
Library Journal 07/15/2005

About the Author

Originally from London, where she trained to be a sculptor, Tobsha Learner has lived in America and Australia. The Witch of Cologne was a bestseller in Australia; Learner's short story collection, Quiver, is an international success.
Learner has written for radio, television and film, the theater. Her plays have been performed at theater festivals in the US, Australia, and Scotland, and she has produced three short films. Learner has received many awards for her work.
Tobsha Learner currently lives in Australia.