The third part of the great Barbarossa epic by bestselling author Sabine Ebert. March 1152 in Aachen: Friedrich, the former Duke of Swabia and future Barbarossa, has just been crowned king and aims to renew the war-torn land. He gains allies by promising them land and titles, while he deals with enemies with an iron fist. However, from day one, he faces strong opposition from the princes who are displeased that the Welf party is suddenly favored by the king. Additionally, the new king gathers new, young allies around him, such as the ruthless Rainald von Dassel. The old margraves Albrecht the Bear and Konrad of Meissen fear for their power. They risk everything and lose much. And in the midst of this ruthless struggle for power stand young women like Hedwig, the future Margravine of Meissen, and the beautiful Beatrix of Burgundy.