A great love in dark times – Tom Monderath, a well-known Cologne news anchor, is worried about his 84-year-old mother, Greta, who is becoming increasingly forgetful. When the diagnosis of dementia is raised, Tom is horrified. But then his mother's illness becomes a gift: For the first time, Greta tells his story – of her childhood in East Prussia, her beloved grandparents, her escape from Russian soldiers in the freezing winter, and her time in occupied Heidelberg. However, when Tom comes across a photograph of a little girl with dark skin, Greta falls silent. For the first time, Tom begins to delve deeper into his mother's past. Not only to finally understand her sadness, but also for his own happiness.
About the author:
Susanne Abel worked as a kindergarten teacher and, after studying film, directed numerous documentaries for German television. Since 2017, she has focused entirely on writing. Her acclaimed debut novel, "Stay Away from Gretchen," stormed to the top of the SPIEGEL bestseller list and was a sensational success, as was its successor, "What I Never Said." Originally from Baden, she now lives primarily in Cologne after stints in Bochum, Berlin, and Hamburg.
