You Must Hold My Hand Tighter, No. 104 – with Susanne Abel
At the end of the Second World War, a young boy is found in the middle of Germany. He knows nothing about himself or where he has come from. He is given the name Hartmut and an estimated age. He grows up in a Catholic children’s home, where order and, above all, discipline are the priorities. When he meets Margret, an older girl orphaned in the war, the two become indispensable supports for each other and decide to cling together forever. After her highly praised bestsellers “Stay Away From Gretchen” and “What I Never Said”, we are very excited to present to you Susanne Abel’s new novel Du musst meine Hand fester halten, Nr. 104 [“You Must Hold My Hand Tighter, No. 104”]. “Susanne Abel writes entertaining, even humorous, novels about the misery we are all born into without having any choice in the matter. Hats off!” (Der Stern). Caroline Grafe leads us through the evening.
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Caroline Grafe
Bücher waren schon immer die Leidenschaft von Caroline Grafe, der sie … This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Susanne Abel
Susanne Abel comes from a small village in southwest Germany near the… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
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Date:
Wednesday
08. October 2025
18:30 -
Pre Pre sale price (fees excluded) 22 € | 18 € erm.
Eve Evening fund price 29 € | 25 € erm.
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UNESCO-Welterbe ZollvereinHeinrich-Imig-Str. 11,
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- Available Assistance dogs welcome
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