A large historical novel by bestselling author Andrea Schacht. Bonn, in the year 1842. When the unassuming Leonie Gutermann and the land surveyor Hendryk Mansel say their vows, the earth trembles. No one wants to believe it's an omen, but problems soon arise in their marriage of convenience. Both are keeping secrets from each other, and the facade begins to crack. When Hendryk is the target of an attack and Leonie is threatened as well, they must confront their past - and their hearts...