Moon Stand Still

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During the Eleventh century, the German Emperor Henry The Black, struggled to maintain order on the Eastern Marches of his Empire. His reign was characterised by repeated conflicts with the fierce Liutizen tribes that dwelt in what is now modern Poland. The small German communities that had sprung up along the Elbe River were caught up in the various raids and campaigns that surged back and forth across this natural divide. This is the background setting for the love story of two fictional characters: Markward and Elsa, young people growing up in turbulent times and struggling to deal with the pressures and problems that come against them. Although they love each other it seems clear that there is little prospect of them ever fulfilling that love. When Markward is called away to the wars, and Elsa is betrothed to the village blacksmith, they both determine to pursue different routes to happiness. There is tragedy, disappointment and confusion, but in the end all is resolved in a way that neither Elsa nor Markward expected.

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