PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Dirk Kurbjuweit is a journalist at Der Spiegel and lives in Berlin. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the Egon Erwin Kisch Prize for journalism, and is the author of ten critically acclaimed novels, many of which have been adapted for film, television, theatre and radio.
‘A well-rounded historical novel.’ * Rheinische Post * ‘An enlightening, interesting novel…especially because of its topicality.’ * Die Zeit * ‘Kurbjuweit’s novel is gripping, almost gossipy at times…A romantic drama in multiple acts.’ * Süddeutsche Zeitung * ‘Emma Herwegh will stay with the reader long after the book is closed.’ * Neue Zürcher Zeitung * ‘Emma is an interesting woman, one who did not bow to the ideals of her time and class, and who was determined to do what was important and right…I enjoyed the book, and learned something, which is always a fine thing.’ * Good Reading *
