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The Werewolf
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionHistorical Fiction
Publisher Price: $18.99
ISBN13: 9781773566559
Publisher: Devoted Publishing
Published: Jul 1 2026
Pages: 194
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.45 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Set amid the devastation of the Thirty Years' War, The Werewolf is not a tale of supernatural horror, but a powerful historical novel of courage, resistance, and survival.
When war descends upon the heathlands of northern Germany, villages are burned, families are torn apart, and ordinary people are forced to confront extraordinary hardship. At the heart of the story is Harm Wulf, a young farmer whose determination to defend his homeland leads him to organize a band of peasants against the marauding soldiers who bring destruction wherever they pass. Nicknamed The Werewolf for his relentless courage and ferocity in battle, Harm becomes a symbol of resistance in a land consumed by violence.
Against a backdrop of famine, betrayal, and the brutal realities of seventeenth-century warfare, Hermann Löns paints a vivid portrait of rural life and the resilience of those who refuse to surrender. Richly evoking the landscapes, customs, and traditions of the Lüneburg Heath, the novel explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, justice, and the enduring strength of community.
Blending historical authenticity with compelling adventure, The Werewolf remains one of Hermann Löns' best-known works-a gripping story of ordinary people driven to extraordinary acts in one of Europe's darkest eras.
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