The Pope's left hand
- 104 pages
 - 4 hours of reading
 
Friedrich Delius is an acclaimed German writer whose work offers a penetrating look into German history and society. His prose, often situated within specific historical eras, examines the complex relationships between the past and the present. Delius masterfully employs language, crafting atmospheric narratives that draw readers into the depths of human destinies. His writing reflects a profound understanding of human nature and societal dynamics.






Rome, one January afternoon in 1943. A young German woman is on her way to listen to a Bach concert at the Lutheran church. Innocent and naive, the war is for her little more than a day-dream, until she realizes that her husband might never return."