Katharina Göbel’s new novel, published by freigeistPR on November 30, 2022, focuses on the moving story of Elena, a young single mother. Elena is confronted with accusations from the youth welfare office that question the well-being of her daughter Laila. This accusation puts Elena through an emotional ordeal:
What makes a good mother â and how does she prove it to others?
This is a question young Elena must ask herself, having been officially accused of endangering the welfare of her daughter Laila. But how, as a single mother, is she supposed to counter the arbitrary actions of the authorities? Elena receives help primarily from her grandmother, 75-year-old Mathilde. She succeeds in mobilizing the estranged extended family in a joint fight for Laila and demonstrating that she is in good hands in her tranquil home village on the Moselle.
- Author Katharina Göbel
- Published on 30 November 2022 by freigeistPR
- ISBN: 978-3-910345-00-3
- 312 pages
- Softcover
- Genre Fiction, Contemporary Literature, Generational Novel, Family Saga
How can she, as a loving mother, prove that she only wants the best for her daughter?
In her despair, Elena finds support in her 75-year-old grandmother, Mathilde, a true champion of the family. Mathilde manages to mobilize the estranged extended family and take up the fight for Laila together. The story impressively demonstrates the importance of family solidarity in difficult times and how a strong grandmother figure can lead the way.
This multigenerational novel takes readers to the picturesque home village of Lay on the Moselle and reveals how love, solidarity, and a mother’s unwavering will to protect her child can move mountains. Katharina Göbel presents a gripping family saga in 312 pages that captures the facets of life and the power of family.
The book falls into the genres of fiction and contemporary literature and promises a gripping read that will linger long after you read it. Immerse yourself in this captivating story and experience how family can overcome anything.