The story begins roughly ten years after the first book, in , as the three protagonists have established their professional lives.
The novel is noted for its "historically sound" atmosphere, vividly depicting Berlin at the end of the Golden Twenties .
The book captures the onset of the Great Depression (Weltwirtschaftskrise), where pervasive poverty and suffering begin to overshadow the city's glamour. Hebammen Saga 02 Jahre Der Veraenderung Lin...
Themes include the evolving role of women in society, the professionalization of midwifery, and the looming threat of National Socialism.
(Years of Change), published in January 2020 by Aufbau Taschenbuch Verlag , is the second installment in Linda Winterberg’s historical "Die große Hebammen-Saga". Set in late 1920s Berlin, the novel follows three midwives—Edith, Margot, and Luise—as they navigate personal upheaval and a rapidly destabilizing German society. Core Narrative & Characters The story begins roughly ten years after the
Works at a clinic and a counseling center for women. As a Jewish woman, she begins to face the rising tide of antisemitism in Berlin. Her life is further complicated by a professional offer that forces her to reconsider her future and tests her bond with her friends.
Her life is thrown into chaos after she falls in love with a married man , struggling to balance her personal desires with social expectations. Themes include the evolving role of women in
Now an instructor for student midwives, Luise finds escape in the legendary and vibrant nightlife of Berlin , contrasting the harsh reality of her daily work. Historical & Thematic Setting