APPLE PIE BY THE SEA

  • The major bestseller novel by Anne Barns: the sweet taste of sea air and island dreams.
  • Book to dream away: with plenty of feel-good moments and culinary delight.

The scent of warm apple pie, mingled with salty sea air: for young confectioner Merle, this is the aroma of unforgettable childhood days on the island of Juist.

When she decides to work in a small island café for a summer, she has no idea that much more than the scent of familiar aromas awaits her there. The strictly guarded apple rose cake recipe, passed down through generations in her family, holds a secret - one that only the island knows the answers to.

Merle embarks on a journey into her family’s past. And as old memories awaken and hidden truths come to light, she is enveloped by the island’s magic. For on Juist, Merle finds not only her past but also her happiness.

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  • Publisher: Rowohlt Taschenbuch
  • Release: 13.03.2026
  • ISBN: 978-3-499-01958-6
  • 432 Pages
  • Author: Anne Barns

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Anne Barns

Anne Barns , the pseudonym of a German author, left her teaching career to follow her passion for writing. Her bestselling feel-good novels, including  Apfelkuchen am Meer and Der Duft von Kuchen und Meer , are set in charming coastal locales. She often retreats to places like Amrum and Rügen to recharge and find inspiration for her stories.