Die Schweigende

Some memories leave deep scars on the soul... Munich, 2019. In the garden of the Remy family, the rose bushes planted for the birth of their three daughters are slowly withering. Imke, Angelika, and Anne are all grown up and following their own paths—until the day their father is laid to rest. For on his deathbed, he makes Imke promise something that quickly unleashes a destructive force, causing her to question everything she believes she knows about her mother. 1956. In post-war Germany, a new generation is growing up. The lively Karin is saving up for her first pair of jeans, dreaming of Elvis Presley and wanting to become a doctor one day. She has no idea that the shadows of the past are long and powerful—and what devastating consequences a spontaneous decision will have. Not just for her. Following the great success of "Das Erbe," this is the new novel by bestselling author Ellen Sandberg.