Ewald Arenz, born in Nuremberg, established himself as a prolific author from the early 1990s after studying English and American literature and history. His extensive body of work includes plays, historical crime novels, glosses, and children's stories, earning him recognition as one of southern Germany's most successful writers, with over 120,000 copies sold. Arenz's writings often delve into historical narratives, focusing on intricate details and suspense to provide readers with an immersive experience. His skill in crafting compelling stories across various genres highlights his versatility and literary prowess.
Sixteen-year-old Frieder’s plans for the summer are shattered when he fails two subjects. To be able to move up to the next year in the Autumn, he needs to resit his exams. So instead of going on holiday with his family, he now faces the daunting and boring prospect of staying at his grandparents’ house, studying with his strict and formal step-grandfather.
An anorexic teenager escapes from a clinic and forms an unlikely friendship with a farmer. The two damaged women slowly heal as they work the land, in an achingly beautiful debut.