Germany

Tenth-century Germany is a divided country, ever at the mercy of its ruthless, power-hungry dukes. Then Heinrich, Duke of Saxony and Thuringia, meets the virtuous Countess Matilda of Westphalia. Reluctant to wed at first, Matilda slowly grows to love her charismatic and courageous husband who dreams of one day uniting Germany and becoming king. But as Heinrich's attentions turn again and again to waging war upon the enemy Magyars and growing ever more powerful, turmoil plagues him and he is charged with treason. With a death sentence upon his head, Heinrich fights back until a twist of fate helps him realize his ultimate dream. 

Also available in paperback.  In the year 1200 the court of the Holy Roman 
Emperor Konrad is rife with gossip, secrets, lies, lust, and intrigue, and the 
court jester, Jouglet, is right at the heart of things.

The persecution of a beautiful Jewish midwife.

Famine in a 16th century German village leads to accusations of
witchcraft

This novel, set in 16th century Bavaria,  chronicles the tragic story of
the Pappenheimer family. Destitute, ekeing out a meager existence as
privy cleaners, and beggars, the whole family was accused of witchcraft,
tortured, and, eventually, executed.