As the foster daughter of the rich Fugger family, young Maria lives a happy life in the late 15th Century – but her heart belongs to Johannes, who was brought up as a foundling in the neighbouring Arnoldstein Monastery and who has been ordained as a priest. And it is not only Johannes’ vocation that is an obstacle to the happiness of the couple. Without their knowledge, Maria and Johannes have made an enemy of a man who will do anything to destroy them. The war between King Maximilian and the Republic of Venice appears to be this man’s chance because the Arnoldstein Monastery is situated between the warring factions. As the foster daughter of the rich Fugger family, young Maria lives a happy life in the late 15th Century – but her heart belongs to Johannes, who was brought up as a foundling in the neighbouring Arnoldstein Monastery and who has been ordained as a priest. And it is not only Johannes’ vocation that is an obstacle to the happiness of the couple. Without their knowledge, Maria and Johannes have made an enemy of a man who will do anything to destroy them. The war between King Maximilian and the Republic of Venice appears to be this man’s chance because the Arnoldstein Monastery is situated between the warring factions.
