Peter Stephan Jungk is an American, German-speaking novelist whose works delve into profound human themes. His writing often explores the intricate connections between past and present, examining complex family dynamics and ethical quandaries. Jungk's style is distinguished by its psychological depth and evocative atmosphere, and he has also been involved in directing film adaptations of his own narratives and translating from English.
Daniel Loew, a poet based in London, has been told since childhood that one day he would become his wealthy uncle's only heir. When he learns of his uncle's death, in Caracas, a few weeks have since passed. A close friend of his uncle's tells Loew that he alone has been named executor of the will and blocks Loew from receiving his inheritance.
This engaging Franz A life in Prague, Vienna, and Hollywood, is a biography of Franz Werfel's life. It traces Franz Werfel's fascinating journey from Central Europe's turbulent political upheaval earlier this century to the film studios and warm, rolling hills of 1940s Hollywood.