THE MAGIC OF CINNAMON AND ISLAND WINDS

  • A long-kept family secret, a fresh start by the sea, and an abundance of heart: Take a deep breath and escape into the wild with Germany’s beloved island novelist.
  • Winter magic on Amrum: experience the North Sea island at its most authentic, peaceful, and beautifully rugged.
  • 110,000 copies sold of her previous 4 titles by Rowohlt altogether.

Hanna loves spending time with her grandmother. But when Therese, who is becoming increasingly forgetful, suddenly uses a mysterious pet name, the young carpenter cannot let it go. What secret lies behind this unique Frisian word, which originates from the island of Amrum? On a whim, the late-thirties craftsman travels to the island. Between the biting wind and the roaring sea, she encounters warm-hearted islanders and Arian, a charming local chef who never fails to make her laugh.

As the winter island gradually settles into its quiet season, Hanna finds herself filled with a newfound sense of vitality. When the first snowflakes begin to fall, her neighbor Ida unexpectedly invites her over to bake together. Amidst the warm, sweet scent of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, the eighty-four-year-old woman shares the heartbreaking story of her long-lost son. During her own quest for answers, Hanna uncovers a truth that could either break the old lady's heart all over again - or bring about a long-awaited reconciliation. Hanna is faced with a choice.

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  • Publisher: Rowohlt Taschenbuch
  • Release: 06.10.2026
  • ISBN: 978-3-499-01779-7
  • 384 Pages
  • Author: Anne Barns

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Anne Barns

Anne Barns , the pseudonym of a German author, left her teaching career to follow her passion for writing. Her bestselling feel-good novels, including  Apfelkuchen am Meer and Der Duft von Kuchen und Meer , are set in charming coastal locales. She often retreats to places like Amrum and Rügen to recharge and find inspiration for her stories.