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May, 1964. At a youth festival in East Berlin, an unlikely young couple fall in love. In the bright spring days, anything seems possible for them - it is only many years later, after her death, that Kaspar discovers the price his wife paid to get to him in West Berlin. Shattered by grief, Kaspar sets off to uncover Birgit's secrets in the East. His search leads him to a rural community of neo-Nazis, and to a young girl who accepts him as her grandfather. Their worlds could not be more different - but he is determined to fight for her.

I've known Death a long time but now Death knows me. When their idyllic childhood is shattered by the sudden death of their parents, siblings Marty, Liz and Jules are sent to a bleak state boarding school. Once there, the orphans' lives change tracks: Marty throws himself into academic life; Liz is drawn to dark forms of escapism; and Jules transforms from a vivacious child to a withdrawn teenager.

It's 1989, and in a small town on the Austria-Hungary border, nobody talks about the war; the older residents pretend not to remember, and the younger ones are too busy making plans to leave. The walls are thin, the curtains twitch, there is a face at every window, and everyone knows what they are not supposed to say. But as thousands of East German refugees mass at the border, it seems that the past is knocking on Darkenbloom's door. Still, though, nobody talks about the war. Until a mysterious visitor shows up asking questions.

Eight years have passed since Stella last saw Ivo, but when he returns, the reunion of their unconventional family will change the course of her ordinary life. As children, Stella and Ivo grew close as their parents embarked on an affair that would shatter both families. Later, as teenagers, their own relationship would be the cause of further scandal. Now, as adults, they set out on an odyssey to uncover the truth about another family’s past—and to understand their own.

The Club is a blistering, timely, and gripping novel set at Cambridge University, centering around an all-male dining club for the most privileged and wealthy young men at Cambridge and following an outsider who exposes the dark secrets of this group, the Pitt Club.

Set in the mid-twentieth century and told with beauty and tenderness, Robert Seethaler's A Whole Life is a story of man's relationship with an ancient landscape, of the value of solitude, of the arrival of the modern world, and above all, of the moments, great and small, that make us who we are. Andreas Egger knows every path and peak of his mountain valley, the source of his sustenance, his livelihood, his home.

If the dead could speak, what would they say to the living? From their graves in the field, the oldest part of Paulstadt’s cemetery, the town’s late inhabitants tell stories from their lives. Some recall just a moment, perhaps the one in which they left this world, perhaps the one that they...

Inclusion as One is a podcast rooted in real stories, lived experience, and the power of peer support. Join us as we explore neurodiversity through the lens of autism, ADHD, and beyond—celebrating difference and challenging systems that weren’t built for everyone.From the classroom to the workplace to everyday life, we dive into what true inclusion looks like, sharing honest conversations with neurodivergent individuals, families, and allies. We also tackle the highs and lows of navigating "SEND" life, from celebration of milestones to divorce. Whether you’re seeking understanding, ...

Discover the inspiring stories of female entrepreneurs with Wealthy Women Entrepreneurs Of Influence Podcast. Hosted by Charlotte Howard Collins, this podcast empowers women to learn about and aspire to the successes of female entrepreneurs who have overcome failure and transformed nothing into something. Through in-depth explorations, you will find motivation and inspiration to build your own success story.

If you're a female author or entrepreneur seeking to grow a seven-figure business, the Write, Speak, and Profit podcast hosted by Charlotte Howard Collins is the perfect resource. This podcast is designed to help women harness the power of publishing to expand their audience and grow their businesses. Tune in to discover inspiring stories of women who have achieved success through writing, and gain insights from industry experts on how to effectively communicate with your audience.