In this, the fifth novel of the modern, republished (and unfortunately somewhat abridged) Nethäkchen series, the heroine goes to Tübingen to study medicine. Although she enjoys her studies, she quits university when she falls in love. The novel ends with Nesthäkchen's marriage. Although the fact that Nesthäkchen does not complete her studies, opting instead to become a wife and mother, do make this novel somewhat conservative and dated, it must be stated that at least Else Ury allows her heroine to attend university. Furthermore, most of Nesthäkchen's girlfriends not only attend university, but obtain their degrees and have careers in their chosen fields. Thus, Else Ury is actually showing the many different options available for women, and while she does not envision both a career and marriage for Nesthäkchen, many of the other female characters in her novels are able to combine the two. ( )