This compact travel guide offers a brief biography of Martin Luther and descriptions of 22 cities key to the Reformer's ministry and mission (organized alphabetically from Altenburg to Worms). Amply illustrated with photographs of surviving sites and monuments.
Set in 1929 in a rural German village near the Black Forest, the narrative unfolds during the annual arrival of Hungarian Gypsies. The Gypsy matriarch shares a prophetic vision about the author's future, intertwining the themes of destiny and cultural encounters. Based on the author's real-life experiences, the story explores personal and communal dynamics, revealing the impact of folklore and tradition on individual lives.