THE SOUND OF WIND AND WAVES

  • 25,000 copies sold!
  • A heartwarming culinary island tale of a new beginning by the sea, a new love and the scent of cinnamon and chocolate.
  • Life is like the stormy sea and sweet Friesian nougat - the new feel-good novel by the bestselling author Anne Barns takes us again to the enchanting island of Amrum.
  • More than 50,000 copies sold of her previous novel Der Duft von Kuchen und Meer!

Feelings, enjoyment, and lots of coastal vibes.

After breaking up with her boyfriend, the bookseller Julia (38) takes a long break on Amrum, an island where she spent many summers as a child. This time, the sea is rough and stormy, but Julia instinctively knows that amidst the wind and the ocean, she will find the peace she needs to clarify her desires and perspectives – and to finally return to her passion: making nougat and caramel. When she’s not in the kitchen or taking walks in all kinds of weather, she helps with the whale exhibition at the natural history center. She is always been fascinated by the animals. During her time on the island, she not only meets the local Kristian but also immerses herself in the exciting history of Amrum's sailors. The small bookstore in Norddorf, which has its roots in the shop of the well-known islander Mina Bork from over a hundred years ago, proves to be a great help for enthusiastic Julia. But Julia never expected to stumble upon something that would turn her world upside down.

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  • Publisher: Rowohlt Taschenbuch
  • Release: 14.10.2025
  • ISBN: 978-3-499-01644-8
  • 352 Pages
  • Author: Anne Barns

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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.