Die gestohlenen Stunden

The dual timelines added depth and suspense, but I wonder what inspired the choice to tell the story this way—was it planned from the start or did it evolve during writing?

The characters' journeys toward forgiveness felt very real, but I’m curious if others found certain moments more impactful or relatable than others.

The backdrop of the post-war period added so much atmosphere—did the author have personal ties to this time or research extensively to bring it to life?