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Christa SchmidtContemporary Literature · Fiction·b. 1959
Rauhnächte
This historical novel delves into the ancient traditions and superstitions surrounding the twelve 'Rauhnächte' or 'Rough Nights' between Christmas and Epiphany. It explores the lives of a family in a remote village as they navigate the mystical and often unsettling events believed to occur during this liminal time. The story weaves together folklore and human drama against a backdrop of winter's harsh beauty.