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In March, historical and fascinating family novels are at the top of the reading list.
We present you four novels that will pique your interest.
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Something is slowly starting to stir outside in the garden.
The desire to spend more time outdoors is constantly growing.
Some favorite places for reading in nature are now inviting again for one or two readings.
Shortly before the Leipzig Book Fair, there are a few novels whose publication was eagerly awaited.
We would like to introduce you to four of them here.
Marion Lagoda “A Garden Above the Elbe”
In 1913, Hedda took on the role of head gardener for the Jewish banking family Clarenburg in Hamburg.
As the first woman in this position, she encounters skepticism from her all-male colleagues.
Nevertheless, Hedda manages to realize her dream of gardening, including the construction of a Roman amphitheater, which becomes the center of magnificent festivals and theatrical performances.
But in the 1930s, both Hedda, who has Jewish ancestors, and the Clarenburg family came under increasing pressure.
In the novel “A Garden Above the Elbe,” Marion Lagoda tells the true story of Else Hoffa, who created the Warburg family's famous garden in Hamburg.
A novel not just for garden lovers.
Hamburg, 1913: When Hedda takes up her position as head gardener for the Jewish banking family Clarenburg, things aren't easy for her.
She is the first woman to hold this position on the park-like property above the Elbe and is viewed critically by her all-male colleagues.
A lot is also demanded of her physically, because the property above the Elbe is huge, and the First World War particularly challenges her gardening skills.
Blurb/C.
Bertelsmann
Marion Lagoda “A Garden Above the Elbe”
2024 C. Bertelsmann, ISBN-13 978-3-570-10401-9
Price: can be pre-ordered, hardcover €23, 384 pages
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Amelie Fried “The longest summer of her life”
Anyone who loves family novels cannot ignore the new novel “The Longest Summer of Her Life” by Amelie Fried.
With “Dream Woman with Side Effects” or “I’m just the mother here” she wrote herself into the hearts of readers.
Her latest novel, “The Longest Summer of Her Life,” is now available.
Claudia's political ambitions are in jeopardy, the image of the car dealership, which she runs in the third generation, suffers and the customers stop coming.
Her mother Marianne, the secret ruler of the company, works against Claudia's plans.
Her husband Martin becomes an unpredictable opponent instead of a support.
Claudia's entire existence is threatened - and ultimately even her daughter's life.
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The committed entrepreneur Claudia is on the verge of fulfilling her big dream: becoming mayor of her hometown in southern Germany.
Suddenly, her eighteen-year-old daughter Anouk appears in the circle of radical climate activists, ends up in prison and even has her family's house searched - all a hit for the media.
Blurb/Heyne
Amelie Fried “The longest summer of her life”
2024 Heyne, ISBN-13 978-3-453-27298-9
Price: can be pre-ordered, hardcover €22, 432 pages
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Doris Dörrie “The Rice Goddess and other souvenirs”
Doris Dörrie always succumbs to the temptation to bring back a souvenir from her travels.
Whether it's an origami snail from distant Japan, a wrestling mask from colorful Mexico, a figure representing a rice goddess from Bali, boxing boots from vibrant New York or Borotalco, an Italian miracle cure for stains - she brings a mix of useful things Objects, exotic foods, magical utensils and kitschy dust collectors.
She writes short texts about these small objects that say a lot about their place of origin and about the author herself, who falls in love with them and takes them home with her in her hand luggage.
Doris Dörrie's column in Die
Zeit
entitled “From my hand luggage” is now being published in book form for the first time, supplemented by three previously unpublished texts.
Short texts about small things that tell a lot about the place they come from and about the writer who fell in love with them and took them home with her in her hand luggage.
Blurb/Diogenes
Doris Dörrie “The Rice Goddess and other souvenirs”
2024 Diogenes, ISBN-13 978-3-257-07294-5
Price: can be pre-ordered, hardcover €24, 112 pages
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Trude Teige “And Grandfather breathed with the waves”
The beautiful spring weather beckons you to get some fresh air.
Here we present four new publications that will make you want to read.
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Fisherman (montage)
Trude Teige's new novel is a book that illuminates the true nature of humanity and depicts the impact of our past on future generations.
The poignant story of Konrad, the grandfather from “When Grandmother Danced in the Rain,” is told from the perspective of his granddaughter Juni.
This novel represents a significant sequel, but can also be read completely independently.
1943: The brothers Konrad and Sverre's merchant ship is attacked in the Indian Ocean.
In the hospital, Konrad falls in love with the nurse Sigrid.
But their happiness is threatened: they are taken prisoner separately.
What future awaits them beyond the sea?
Blurb/p.
Fisherman
Trude Teige “And Grandfather breathed with the waves”
Translated by Günther Frauenlob
2024 S. Fischer, ISBN-13 978-3-949465-14-7
Price: can be pre-ordered, hardcover €24, 416 pages
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