The family affairs of Johanne Johansen
Shortly after her 65th birthday, Johanne Johansen learns that the long-established family business - Elbreederei Kurt Johansen & Söhne - is on the verge of bankruptcy. Her grandparents' life's work is at stake and she knows that she can't manage without help - her cousin Luise Gehrke is ten years younger than Johanne and happily married. At least that's what Luise thought until her husband has a terrible accident and her whole world view is suddenly shaken.Although Johanne and Luise only get on reasonably well, they now have to save the shipping company together, for better or worse, as they both hold shares in the company. And in the process, well-kept family secrets come to light that change everything ...
Dora Heldt, born on Sylt in 1961, has written her way to the top of the bestseller lists and into the hearts of millions of readers with her novels. She captures the love for her North German homeland in all her books.