A historical novel by Amelie Fried set in 19th-century Bavaria. The story follows a young woman who works as a Findelfrau—a woman responsible for caring for abandoned and orphaned children. As she struggles against poverty, social prejudice, and personal hardships, she becomes deeply involved in the lives of the children entrusted to her care. The novel combines historical detail with themes of compassion, resilience, motherhood, and social justice.