Young Adult Fiction
Young Adult Fiction
NACH
Categories
Age
Author
Release date
Publisher
Rights sold to
- New edition of the successful title – over 160,000 copies sold.
- A perfect gift for girls aged 11 and up.
- A sensitive, informative and humorous guide to the emotional roller coaster.
How on earth do I survive puberty? Pretty tricky when your body suddenly starts changing, life turns into an emotional rollercoaster and the whole business of love turns out to be terribly complicated! Henriette has investigated all of this thoroughly and gathered her findings in this book: with blog entries, checklists and short interviews. This guide is informative, written at eye level and ideal for all girls on the verge of – or in the middle of – puberty. Even teenagers who don't read much will love it, because this book doesn't have to be read from cover to cover and is perfect for dipping in and out of.
| 11 +
Witches, crime and forbidden second-chance love collide in a suspenseful Urban Romantasy for New Adult readers aged 16 and up!
- Urban Romantasy with a crime twist: the second Witches of New London novel combines witches, a murder investigation and a conspiracy within magical society in a suspenseful story for New Adult readers aged 16 and up.
- Second-chance love under pressure: Reva’s forbidden feelings for Gabriel collide with his duties as the spring heir, while the two are caught up in an increasingly dangerous search for the truth.
- A heroine with everything to lose: growing unrest in New London, uncertainty over friend and foe and a darkness developing within Reva herself raise the stakes as the investigation turns into a race against time.
Reva has uncovered a conspiracy within New London’s elite, but the true culprit behind the murders in the human world remains at large. As unrest spreads through witch society, she returns to her magical home determined to find the answers she needs. Amid lavish festivities and a web of lies, Reva must decide who can be trusted and who is working against her. Her secret feelings for Gabriel only make matters more complicated, especially as he remains determined to fulfil his obligations as the spring heir. But forbidden longing is no longer Reva’s only concern. A growing darkness within herself threatens to derail her investigation just as the danger intensifies. With time running out, finding the truth could cost Reva everything.
| 16 +
Blood magic, bitter rivalry and forbidden love: the gripping second volume of the Bloodsong duology delivers high-stakes romantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo aged 14 and up
- Rivalry turns dangerously personal: Oona and Xaron’s lifelong competition escalates into open conflict, combining high emotional stakes with loyalty, betrayal and a challenge to everything they have been taught to believe.
- Romantasy with fan-favourite tropes: Blood magic, adventure and two forbidden love stories meet the popular ‘enemies to lovers’ and ‘forced proximity’ tropes on the dark, beast-plagued continent of Gara.
- A strong heroine at the heart of the action: Oona defies her chief and foster father Marus to protect Princess Odine, while Xaron must question his loyalties and confront his true feelings.
Oona and Xaron have been rivals for as long as they can remember, competing for the approval of their chief and foster father Marus. But when Xaron attempts to hand over Oona together with Princess Odine, their rivalry becomes outright enmity. Oona knows what Marus is really planning. Following the message from her dream, she vows to protect Odine at any cost, even if it means turning against the man who raised her. Her defiance also begins to shake Xaron’s convictions. Can he find the courage to question everything he has ever believed and face his true feelings? Set on the dark continent of Gara, where blood magic, superstition and dangerous beasts shape the characters’ lives, the second volume of the Bloodsong duology combines adventure and dramatic conflicts of loyalty with two love stories that should never be possible.
| 14 +
- Stand-offs and bitter rivalry: Forbidden Love & Enemies-to-Lovers
- Two love stories on the dark continent of Gara
- For all fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo
When everything you believed turns out to be a lie ... Where will you turn?
On her 18th birthday, Princess Odine's carefree life is over. A dark prophecy makes her an outcast and she finds an unexpected ally in her annoying riding and fencing instructor Dariel, who helps her escape.
At the same time, nineteen-year-old Oona is given a strange assignment. As a blood hunter, it is actually her job to destroy the beasts terrorising the kingdom of Garas. But now Marus, the highest of her order, wants her to track down Princess Odine and bring her to him.
Can Odine and Dariel overcome their differences and face the Blood Slayer together?
| 14 +
- A female Robin Hood with a dangerous double life: By day, 24-year-old Elaine serves as healer to King Kieran; by night, she leads the Gadaí, female bandits determined to weaken his power and restore the rightful heiress to the throne.
- Irish mythology meets historical romantasy: The blood of the goddess Danu, an ancient struggle for a stolen kingdom and the impenetrable forests of Ireland create a distinctive backdrop for a story of power, love and betrayal.
- Romantic tension built on irresistible tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers, Hidden Identity and Morally Grey Characters drive Elaine and Kieran’s relationship as they grow closer at court while unknowingly facing each other as enemies after dark.
A female Robin Hood meets Irish mythology: an irresistible historical romantasy of hidden identities, dangerous loyalties and Enemies-to-Lovers passion for ages 16 and up.
By day, Elaine is a healer at the court of the young King Kieran. By night, she becomes his enemy. As leader of the Gadaí, a group of female bandits who carry the blood of the goddess Danu, Elaine uses her intelligence, courage and deadly abilities to undermine the king’s power and help place the rightful heiress on the throne. But her carefully divided worlds begin to collide when she and Kieran grow increasingly close at court. Neither can escape the attraction between them, even as they stand on opposing sides of an ancient struggle for power. And while Elaine knows exactly who her enemy is, Kieran has no idea that the woman he is drawn to by day is the same adversary he faces at night. Blending Irish mythology with historical fantasy, hidden identity and an intense Enemies-to-Lovers romance, Queen of Thieves and Shadows offers a compelling New Adult story of love, loyalty and betrayal.
- Captivating story transports readers back into the dark & mystical atmosphere of Naples
- Vampire romance full of spice & magic in a fascinating underworld
Forbidden love meets dark vampire romance in the magical, dangerous underworld of Naples
During the decisive battle in the catacombs of Naples, the vampire hunters have managed to capture a member of the enemy clan. Luc, of all people, who lost his sister to the blood-hungry Sangua many years ago, is tasked with supervising the rebellious prisoner Cas and breaking his will. But the more time the two spend together, the clearer it becomes that they are not as fundamentally different as they first thought. Luc begins to doubt the hunters' motives for the first time and sees more than just a beast in his counterpart. A tender love develops between the two, which they must keep secret at all costs. But is their affection strong enough to overcome their differences?
| 16 +
- Empowering slow-burn sports romance: Grief, self-discovery and unexpected attraction combine in an emotional New Adult romance set against Florida sunshine and the world of college football.
- A heroine finding her way back to herself: Twenty-year-old plus-size music student Payton faces bereavement, body shaming and superficiality while trying to build a new life after losing her parents.
- Enemies-to-Lovers with a star quarterback: Payton’s growing feelings for Cameron of the Cape Coral Tigers bring romantic tension to a story of loss, resilience and new beginnings for readers aged 16 and up.
Touchdowns, heartbreak and a tender slow burn: an empowering New Adult sports romance about grief, body image and finding yourself, for ages 16 and up
Payton’s old life disappears in an instant when her parents are killed in a tragic accident. Unable to pay the debts on their house in Tennessee, the twenty-year-old music student has no choice but to move into her uncle’s pool house in Cape Coral, Florida. Surrounded by models and fit college athletes, plus-size Payton struggles with body shaming and superficiality while trying to process her grief and find her place in an unfamiliar new world. Then Cameron, star quarterback of the Cape Coral Tigers, begins to stir feelings she never expected. Set against a backdrop of summer, sunshine and sparkling sea, Break through my Defense combines the emotional themes of grief and self-discovery with an Enemies-to-Lovers dynamic and a tender slow-burn sports romance.
College sports meet second chances: a sizzling summery Florida New Adult romance for ages 16 and up, perfect for fans of Hannah Grace and Elle Kennedy
- Second chances meet college sports: cheerleader Imogen and running back Ashton share a complicated past they cannot simply leave behind, despite their constant clashes off the field.
- Sunshine, secrets and emotional baggage: the Florida college setting provides a summery backdrop for two strong protagonists who must confront what lies behind their carefully maintained public personas.
- A proven New Adult package: bestseller author Mimi Heeger combines American football and cheerleading with the popular Second Chance trope in the second Cape Coral novel, which also works as a standalone.
Imogen seems to have college life figured out. She is the star of the Cape Coral Tigers cheerleading squad and a favourite at every student party, yet nobody suspects what she is hiding behind her perfect façade. Ashton, the football team’s running back, is just as determined to maintain his carefree image. The charming joker has sworn off serious relationships and insists that sport is all that matters. On the field, Imogen and Ashton make a perfect team. Away from it, they can barely stop arguing. But beneath their rivalry lies a shared past neither has managed to forget. As old emotions resurface, both must decide whether what happened between them deserves a second chance.
| 16 +
Music, secrets and irresistible chemistry collide in an emotional New Adult romance for readers aged 16 and up
- Two favourite romance tropes in one addictive set-up: Enemies-to-Lovers and Forced Proximity play out against the intense backdrop of a boy band on tour.
- More than a love story: Allie and Conor’s shared secrets open up questions of identity, ambition and how much we are willing to sacrifice to become the person we want to be.
- Music meets self-discovery: A journalism student and a lead singer who initially seem worlds apart discover an unexpected connection behind their carefully guarded façades.
Journalism student Allie is determined to make a success of her internship at the Irish Times. Then her boss sends her on tour with a boy band whose music she cannot stand. Even worse, its lead singer is Conor, the man she recently kissed in a club without having the slightest idea who he was.
Conor is equally unhappy to have Allie following his every move. If the aspiring journalist discovers his carefully guarded secret, she could bring him down. But when he realises that Allie has a secret of her own, the barriers between them slowly begin to fall. As life on tour forces them to spend more time together, initial hostility gives way to a connection neither expected.
Combining Rockstar Romance with Enemies-to-Lovers and Forced Proximity, this emotional New Adult story explores love, identity and the courage to choose your own path.
| 16 +
Halloween horror meets survival thriller: a twist-packed YA page-turner about secrets, mistrust and a deadly race against time for ages 14 and up!
- A Halloween party turns into a fight for survival: six teenagers are held against their will and forced on a dangerous journey through the rugged terrain of the Brocken in the German Harz Mountains.
- Six perspectives, six potential secrets: the story unfolds through the viewpoints of all six teenagers, revealing different sides to the same terrifying events and constantly raising the question of who is hiding what.
- A twist-packed thriller from a successful writing duo: Melissa C. Hill and Anja Stapor deliver another high-tension YA page-turner, perfect for readers aged 14 and up who enjoy Ursula Poznanski and Karen M. McManus.
What begins as a Halloween party in a remote villa in the Harz Mountains becomes a real-life nightmare. At first, the six teenagers think the arrival of two masked strangers must be part of a joke. But the strangers are deadly serious: they hold the group against their will and force them on a dangerous journey through the rugged landscape around the Brocken. What are their captors searching for? And which of the six teenagers is hiding the biggest secret? Told from six different perspectives, the story gradually exposes conflicting versions of events and hidden truths within the group. When one of the hostages dies, the search for answers becomes a relentless race against time, packed with dark secrets and unexpected twists.
| 14 +
Epic fantasy meets addictive romantasy: a magical, empowering battle between light and darkness for ages 16 and up, perfect for fans of Lexi Ryan and Holly Black
- High fantasy meets irresistible romantasy: The fate of two kingdoms hinges on the legendary Sun Crown, combining an epic quest with magic, danger and a powerful romantic pull between enemies.
- A heroine fighting to bring back the light: Twenty-year-old Astoria enters the deadly contest against King Ronas to free Lavandria from eternal darkness, giving the fantasy adventure an empowering emotional core.
- For fans of Lexi Ryan and Holly Black: A twist-filled New Adult fantasy for ages 16 and up, blending light and shadow, elven magic and an enemies-to-lovers-style dynamic.
Lavandria lies in eternal darkness, and twenty-year-old Astoria is determined to change its fate. Once a year, the gates to the sun kingdom of the Sidhe open, offering the brave a chance to fight for the Sun Crown of the ruthless young King Ronas. Winning it could finally restore light to her people. But when Astoria faces Ronas in a bitter duel, something unexpected happens: the otherwise merciless king hesitates to kill her. As the fight for the Sun Crown intensifies, the fate of two kingdoms becomes entangled with the growing connection between two adversaries. Full of magic, emotion and unexpected twists, Crown of Light and Darkness delivers a captivating blend of high fantasy and New Adult romantasy.
- A dark romantasy with high-stakes appeal: Magic, rivalry and romance collide in the opening volume of a fantasy duology for ages 14 and up, featuring the popular Enemies-to-Lovers, Forbidden Love and Forced Proximity tropes.
- A heroine transformed by the power of the serpent: After surviving a deadly snake pit, strong-willed guardian Cahira discovers a living snake on her body that grants her unexpected abilities and awakens a powerful desire for revenge.
- Intrigue across four kingdoms: Fragile peace, loyalty and betrayal create a compelling fantasy setting in which Cahira must confront Atlas, heir to the throne of Silvestria, and the meaning of power and responsibility.
Dark magic, dangerous attraction and a fierce heroine seeking revenge: the gripping opening to a romantasy duology for ages 14 and up, perfect for fans of “Game of Thrones” and “Blood and Ash.”
Four kingdoms are bound by a fragile peace after three of them killed the powerful queen of the serpent kingdom of Veneria. When young guardian Cahira fails to prevent an attack on the king of Silvestria, the heir to the throne, Atlas, condemns her to the deadly snake pit. But Cahira survives. A living snake appears on her body, awakening unexpected magical abilities and an increasingly powerful thirst for revenge. As loyalty, betrayal and forbidden attraction become dangerously intertwined, Cahira must fight for her kingdom and against Atlas, while taking her fate into her own hands. Combining magic and adventure with Enemies-to-Lovers, Forbidden Love and Forced Proximity, this first volume launches a suspenseful young adult fantasy duology centred on power, responsibility and a formidable heroine.
- The Fate series delivers an original reinterpretation of Greek myths - with heart-pounding guaranteed.
- The fast-paced sequel: Rio and Taru take on the most powerful of all gods: Zeus.
- Volume 2 of the feminist gods romance with a bodyguard theme.
Greek mythology gets a feminist romantasy twist in a fierce story of love, fate and defying the gods
After Pandora's revelations, Rio no longer knows where her head is. She is supposed to be a goddess of fate? She hopes for comfort from Taru, but he threatens to sink into his own darkness and seems unable to catch her. Bitterly disappointed in him, Rio finally goes to Olympus - the epicentre of the world of the gods. Here she finds a second family and finally her first answers. None other than Zeus takes her on and pushes her appointment as goddess of fate, which would bind her to Olympus forever.
Which puts Taru on the spot. He has already lost his only love to Zeus once, and he is not prepared to let that happen again. What he hasn't considered in the process: Rio is not a woman to be saved. And she is hell-bent on taking her fate into her own hands. Even if she has to take on Taru - and the father of the gods himself.
| 16 +
- Aztec mythology meets romantasy: This gripping series takes readers into the mystical realm of the dead, where an ancient feud between humans and gods drives a dangerous supernatural conflict.
- Forbidden love with proven trope appeal: Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Love and Forced Proximity shape the relationship between 24-year-old Elena and the Aztec god Nan, offering a compelling combination for fans of A Touch of Darkness and Kingdom of the Wicked.
- A heroine caught between two worlds: Cursed with the ability to see the dead, Elena must confront unleashed souls and mysterious deaths while entering a realm where her growing feelings for Nan could prove as dangerous as the journey itself.
Aztec mythology meets forbidden romance: a gripping Enemies-to-Lovers fantasy that combines a journey into the realm of the dead with irresistible romantic tension.
Ever since she was cursed by the gods, 24-year-old Elena has been able to see the dead. Now the souls of the deceased are completely unleashed, and a series of mysterious deaths is haunting her village. Convinced that the two are connected, Elena reluctantly agrees to a pact with the attractive Aztec god Nan in the hope of saving her community. Together they journey into the realm of the dead, to the place where the hatred between humans and gods first began. But the deeper Elena ventures into this dangerous world, the higher the stakes become. Because alongside her life, she may also lose her heart. Drawing on Aztec mythology and the popular Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Love and Forced Proximity tropes, Chosen by Death opens the Legends of Mictlan romantasy series with supernatural danger, ancient conflict and a love that should never be allowed to exist.
Forbidden love meets a dark past: an emotional, steamy college romance with a dangerous twist for ages 16 and up
- A college romance with a dark twist: Mila and Easton’s immediate connection collides with a mysterious family history that threatens to drag them both into danger.
- Proven New Adult hooks with an edgier feel: Forbidden Love and Morally Grey Characters combine with emotional, steamy romance and a touch of Shakespeare for readers aged 16 and up.
- Strong positioning for romance readers: the combination of college setting, high emotional stakes and darker suspense is aimed at fans of Lena Kiefer, Mona Kasten and Nikola Hotel.
Mila arrives at Yale University ready for a new chapter, only to meet the charming and mysterious Easton on her very first day. Their connection is immediate, but their backgrounds could hardly be further apart: Mila grew up sheltered as the daughter of a police officer, while Easton comes from a family feared throughout New Haven. Every warning sign tells Mila to stay away, yet the attraction between them proves impossible to ignore. Easton, meanwhile, is determined to leave his dark past behind. But just as something real begins to grow between them, that past threatens to catch up with him and pull Mila into its wake. No Romeo combines forbidden love, morally grey characters and a touch of Shakespeare in an emotionally charged New Adult romance with a dark edge.
- Volume 2 of the emotional "Pixton Love" series - also works as a standalone!
- Spicy college romance full of heartbreak and with the successful Friends-to-Lovers trope.
- For all fans of Mona Kasten and Sarah Sprinz.
Can they overcome their dark secrets?
Everything is going perfectly for Scarlett: she studies literature at Yale University and lives with her parents in sleepy Pixton. She spends her time writing erotic romance novels or with her best friend Abigail.
But when her religious parents find out about her hobby, everything changes. They kick Scarlett out of the house and cut off her financial support. From one day to the next, Scarlett is homeless and sleeping in her car. But she keeps this to herself. Only the unconventional psychology student Theo sees through her cheerful façade, and so the two slowly get closer.
What Scarlett doesn't know: Theo also has a secret ...
- Greek mythology meets modern romantasy: an original reinterpretation that moves between New York, Hawaii, Hades and the mythological world, featuring the Erinyes, nymphs, the Sphinx and Pandora.
- A fresh take on a popular romantic dynamic: the bodyguard trope is turned around, with Rio hired to protect Taru, the Prince of Hades, from the Furies.
- Divine adventure with a feminist twist: mythology, romance and a dangerous quest come together in a Young Adult and New Adult fantasy for ages 16 and up.
Greek mythology gets a modern, feminist romantasy twist in this globe-spanning adventure for ages 16 and up, with a female bodyguard, a cursed Prince of Hades and powerful feelings
A cursed Prince of Hades, the woman who can keep him safe and a journey through both the real and mythological worlds: Fighting Fate gives Greek mythology a thrilling modern romantasy spin. For ages, Taru has been trapped in his New York apartment as punishment for an unforgivable crime. The Erinyes are waiting to tear him apart the moment he ventures outside. Then a chance encounter with Rio changes everything: when she is at his side, Taru is invisible to the Furies. He hires her as his bodyguard, and together they embark on a quest to break his curse. Their search takes them from New York and Hawaii to Hades and encounters with nymphs, the Sphinx and, ultimately, Pandora, the only one who can lift Taru’s curse. But along the way, Rio and Taru will discover unexpected truths about themselves and each other. Combining a fresh take on Greek mythology with female power, romance and adventure, this feminist romantasy offers an atmospheric escape for Young Adult and New Adult readers aged 16 and up.
| 16 +
WitchTok meets crime fiction: an atmospheric New Adult Romantasy blending forbidden love, second chances and a dark London murder mystery for ages 16 and up!
- Witchcraft meets crime: a gripping urban Romantasy combines the hugely popular witch theme with a murder investigation inspired by Jack the Ripper and a secret magical society.
- Irresistible romantic tension: Reva and charismatic sorcerer Gabriel cannot be together, yet are forced to work side by side, bringing the popular Forbidden Love and Second Chance tropes into play.
- Two Londons, one dark mystery: contemporary London meets New London, a magical city concealed behind a veil, creating an atmospheric setting for portals, powerful witches and dangerous secrets.
Jack the Ripper is back. At least, that is what the headlines claim, leaving London holding its breath. But young witch Reva knows the truth: the murderer is one of their own. As a detective working for the Witches’ Secret Society, Reva must uncover who is behind the crimes. Her investigation leads her back to New London, her former home, hidden from the outside world behind a magical veil. And there, of all people, she needs the help of charismatic sorcerer Gabriel. Working together would be complicated enough without the forbidden attraction between them. Yet Reva has little choice if she wants to solve the case. As the investigation draws them deeper into New London’s secrets, increasingly more is at stake than Reva’s heart. Combining witchcraft, crime and urban fantasy with Forbidden Love and Second Chance romance, this first volume of Witches of New London delivers a suspenseful magical mystery with a compelling romantic core.
| 16 +
- Breathtaking page-turner for fans of fantasy and LGBTQIA+ books
- Sexy and exciting, with the popular "Enemies-to-Lovers" trope
Dark, seductive and dangerously addictive: a queer vampire romantasy with irresistible Enemies-to-Lovers tension
Never trust a Vampire! Cara is in her early twenties and is an absolute free spirit. When she and her friends are invited to an illegal underground party in the catacombs of Naples,, she immediately accepts. Amidst the subterranean corridors and chambers, Cara not only encounters many strange characters, but also the mysterious Kisa. The two are immediately attracted to each other and their dance together ends in an intense kiss that leaves Cara breathless. When she finally realises the stranger's true intentions, it is much too late: Kisa bites her and drinks her blood.
| 16 +
Music, empowerment and first-person representation come together in a heartfelt contemporary college romance about identity, ambition and love for ages 16 and up
- An empowering Own-Voice story with contemporary relevance: Judy’s journey as a hijabi explores identity, racism and finding confidence in her own voice, combining important themes with an accessible New Adult love story.
- Music gives the romance its distinctive beat: Judy dreams of becoming a songwriter, while musician Jaad becomes both a confidant and an increasingly important part of her life as songs, rehearsals and shared ambitions bring them closer.
- A sunny Californian college setting with emotional depth: coffee dates, university life and evening music sessions create a warm contemporary backdrop for a story about love, friendship and pursuing your dreams.
“With every line of my song, I lose my heart to you a bit more …” Judy is thrilled when her university announces a competition offering the chance to win a recording contract. Becoming a songwriter has long been her dream, but before she can even enter, a racist lecturer leaves her questioning her own talent. Then she meets Jaad, a fellow musician who faces challenges of his own because of his background. Judy begins to confide in him, and between coffee dates beneath the Californian sun and evening music rehearsals, their connection starts to inspire more than moving love songs. Yet as Judy fights for her dream and learns to trust her own voice, one question remains: will Jaad truly be there when she needs him most?
| 16 +
A timely coming-of-age novel for ages 14 and up that combines first love, friendship and social criticism with the lightness of a summer on Usedom
- Highly topical themes in an accessible story: Antonia Michaelis explores xenophobia, poverty, social media rumours and conflicting attitudes towards refugees without losing the novel’s summery coming-of-age atmosphere.
- A distinctive perspective: Seventeen-year-old Finnley is in his final year at a special needs school and longs to escape his restricted life, until one extraordinary summer forces him to decide what he truly believes.
- From bestselling author Antonia Michaelis: The author of The Storyteller delivers an emotional rollercoaster of love, fear, friendship and freedom, with Tschick and The Wave named as comparison titles.
Summer 2022 is hot on Usedom, and seventeen-year-old Finnley Kovalsky wants out: out of his special school, out of the housing estate and into a life of adventure with his friends Neil and Leif. Then Ulja appears at his ice-cream van. Finnley is immediately fascinated by the young Ukrainian, but cannot understand why she keeps disappearing.
Meanwhile, the military presence on the island is growing and social media is filling with rumours of an imminent Russian attack. One of Finnley’s friends wants to help defend the island, while another questions whether the online claims can be trusted. As love and uncertainty fill the summer air, Finnley must work out what he believes, whose side he is on and how much he is prepared to risk for his convictions.
| 14 +
Dark moorland, buried family secrets and a decades-old disappearance combine in an atmospheric Young Adult thriller with a touch of romance
- A missing-person mystery rooted in a close-knit village: Leone arrives in Mosquito Moor to discover what happened to his grandmother Maria Greco, who came there from Italy as a migrant worker decades ago and never returned home.
- An atmospheric North German setting: the dark moorland and secretive village community create an evocative backdrop as Leone and local rider Elsa begin digging into a past that others would rather leave buried.
- Crime, family history and a touch of romance: renowned crime and family-saga author Regine Kölpin combines suspense with an emerging relationship and questions of family, memory and long-held secrets.
No stranger simply stumbles upon Mosquito Moor. But then Leone arrives from Italy, full of questions that the villagers would rather not answer. He has come to discover what happened to his grandmother Maria Greco, who arrived in the village decades ago as a migrant worker and never returned to Italy. Elsa has lived with her family on a horse farm in Mosquito Moor all her life, and she decides to help him investigate. Together, they begin searching for traces of Maria’s past. But it soon becomes clear that nobody else is particularly keen for the truth to come to light. As Leone and Elsa delve deeper, Elsa is forced to question the people and the place she has known all her life: could someone in this quiet village really know what happened to Maria Greco?
| 14 +