This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Die verbotene Zeit by Claire Winter is a historical novel that weaves together two timelines of mystery, drama, and historical insight. In 1975, Carla suffers from amnesia after a car accident. Her search for answers uncovers hidden family secrets, including her investigation into the disappearance of her sister Anastasia 16 years earlier in Cornwall. The second timeline focuses on Carla's mother, Dora, and her best friend Edith, who, despite coming from different social classes, maintain a close friendship during turbulent times. Set in Berlin during the rise of National Socialism, Edith’s forbidden romance with Jules Cohn, a Jewish violinist and resistance member, has far-reaching consequences for future generations. Claire Winter, a German author known for her historical novels, crafts a poignant reflection on history and personal identity in Die verbotene Zeit.