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Ulrike Renk
Die Australierin
- Pages
- 539
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- German
Synopsis
Die Australierin, first in Ulrike Renk's Australien-Saga, is a historical family novel following a young German woman as she leaves Hamburg behind to build a new life in Australia. Set against the backdrop of postwar emigration, the novel follows the hardship, hope, and culture shock of starting over on the far side of the world, as the protagonist navigates a new country, a new language, and the ties she still feels to the family and home she left behind.
Renk, known for her multi-generational historical sagas set in Hamburg, continues her focus on strong women navigating upheaval and displacement, weaving personal drama with the historical detail of postwar emigration schemes to Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this book based on a true story?
The narrative is inspired by real historical events and figures from the turn of the century, specifically following the life of Emilia Lessing and her family's migration journey.
Does this book need to be read as part of a series?
This novel serves as the first installment of the Australien-Saga, which continues the family's history across three volumes, though it establishes the foundational story of the central characters.
