A gripping life story about a mountain farming family in the Alps, told by bestselling author Roswitha Gruber.

Maria grows up as the daughter of a poor mountain farmer and suddenly finds herself having to care for her twelve siblings at just fourteen years old after becoming a half-orphan. Years later, she becomes a teacher but soon gives up her profession to marry her great love, Josef. Her small family grows quickly, but once again, money is tight, forcing Maria to reluctantly send her ten-year-old twin daughters, Hanni and Berta, to work as maids. A hard, laborious time begins for the two girls, but there are also beautiful, formative experiences on their journey to a self-determined life.