BACHUR. THE STORY OF THE VON R. FAMILY

Travel back in time to 1939, where the idyllic life of the von Ritthoff family unfolds at the Lahmberg estate. The idyll, disturbed only by the lack of offspring, is brutally interrupted by the turmoil of war. In the heart of hell, Odette von Ritthoff makes decisions that will forever mark the fate of subsequent generations.

• Captivating family saga set in historical realities
• Engaging plot full of secrets and insinuations
• Emotional journey into the depths of the human psyche
• Precisely recreated background of old East Prussia
• Moving questions about identity, maturity, and honesty

Several decades after the war, Gerd von Ritthoff travels to Poland to get to know the place of his birth. He is accompanied by a young translator, Iwona, with whom he develops a close relationship. Discovering family secrets does not make it easier for them to get to know themselves, and historical conditions, prejudices, and complexes come back to life, creating a tense atmosphere.

In her novel “Bachur”, Anna Klara Majewska asks difficult questions about national identity, generational differences, maturity and honesty, and the price one has to pay for lies. It is a story about the search for truth, confrontation with the past, and an attempt to understand one's own roots. The author renders the realities of old East Prussia with extraordinary precision, transporting the reader in time and space.

This novel is an excellent offer for lovers of family sagas, stories with a touch of mystery, and literature that touches on important and universal themes. “Bachur” is a read that encourages reflection and stays in the reader's memory long after reading. Get to know the story of the von Ritthoff family, discover their secrets, and see how the past affects the present.

The book was published by Wydawnictwo Literackie and has 312 pages. It has a format of 206x137 mm and a paperback cover. It is an ideal proposition for readers who appreciate sophisticated literature and moving stories.