This novel includes a contemporary history with biographical and historicalbackground. Love, struggle and passion through war and peace. A thrillingadventure of good and bad times. Humorous and sad at the same time.The people and their destinies pass in front of the reader as if in a film so vividis the description in this book. The author presents a completely personal storyof her family over five generations. I read this book and I can truly say: a hugeundertaking and a enthralling read - Heide Reyer, Textbüro Tintenfass,Zürich.