Dörthe Binkert Books

January 1, 1949

Dörte Binkert, originally from Westphalia, pursued her studies and later worked as chief editor for various German publishers. Now based in Switzerland, she is a freelance author. Her work often delves into themes concerning women, characterized by a deep exploration of character psychology. She debuted as an author with a historical novel set in the early 20th century.

Portrait of a girl
Dörthe Binkert
348 pages
13 hours of reading
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In the summer of 1896, a grand Swiss spa hotel becomes a refuge for Nika, a penniless beauty whose tortured past has left her unable to speak. While working in the manicured gardens, she becomes a muse to the celebrated painter Giovanni Segantini, who takes her under his wing. Although hes married, the two bond closely, and beneath his gaze Nika blossoms. She opens her heart to Segantini, serving as the muse for his luminous masterwork La Vanita, and through his patience recovers her voice. The secret between them is her sole material possession-- a golden locket with clues to her mysterious heritage. How will Nika learn the hidden secrets of the locket and uncover her origins? --
She wore only white
Dörthe Binkert
270 pages
10 hours of reading
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Aboard the S.S. Kroonland, Valentina Meyer, a beautiful, mysterious woman wearing a white evening gown, admits to being a stowaway on the ocean liner headed toward Ellis Island. Now a passenger with a secret and an uncertain future, she becomes the central figure around whom the lives of a small group of first-class passengers revolve.--Back cover.

Portrait of a girl

She wore only white