THE RAIN SWIMMER

  • About loss, friendship, and the profound courage it takes to let go of painful memories.
  • An inspiring and timeless reminder that it is never too late to follow your own heart.
  • 160,000 copies sold of the author's bestselling novels Das Licht in den Birken and Die Rückkehr der Kraniche. 

A summer house by the lake, the gentle power of the water, and the healing tranquility of the forest.

Following the sudden collapse of her nearly twenty-year marriage, Judith leaves Hamburg on a whim and heads to Sweden - back to the island near Stockholm that was the sanctuary of her childhood. She hopes to find peace in a small, red guest house. Yet, the familiar surroundings stir up more than just sweet nostalgia; they awaken painful memories of her former best friend.

For Evi, too, has returned to the island. Now a renowned artist, Evi is secretly fighting a numbness in her hands, a terrifying condition that threatens her very existence. When Judith and Evi cross paths once more, old wounds are instantly ripped open.

But whenever the rain lashes against the water, Marga can be found swimming her laps. The elderly lady braves the elements day in and day out, driven by a devastating tragedy from her past that taught her giving up is never an option. Marga’s unwavering resilience becomes a beacon for both younger women, showing them that it is always worth fighting for your dreams - no matter how stormy the weather gets.

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  • Publisher: Rowohlt Wunderlich
  • Release: 06.10.2026
  • ISBN: 978-3-8052-0110-0
  • 320 Pages
  • Author: Romy Fölck

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Romy Fölck

Romy Fölck was born in Meißen in 1974. She studied law and worked in business for many years. In her mid-30s, she decided to give her dream of being a writer a chance. She quit her job and flat in Leipzig, and moved north. Here she lives together with her husband in a house surrounded by apple trees close to the river Elbe. Her first novel, Die Rückkehr der Kraniche , immediately entered the bestseller list.