In English
Deutscher Buchpreis 2007 · Winner
The Blind Side of the Heart
Die Mittagsfrau
Julia Franck · 37 when first published
Novel · 424 pages · Historical, Family, War
AI-generated summary:When Helene's father returns from the First World War fatally wounded, her Jewish mother loses her mind. Helene moves to Berlin, falls in love, marries and has a son, until the love the boy demands becomes unbearable to her.