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is the first installment in a historical family saga by Anne Jacobs , the best-selling author of The Cloth Villa . This novel is set in Wiesbaden, 1945 , immediately following the end of World War II, and focuses on the recovery and reconstruction of a legendary local institution. Plot Overview

If you are planning to read the entire series, it follows this chronological order: (A New Time) - 1945 Años turbulentos (Turbulent Years) - 1951 Hijas de la esperanza (Daughters of Hope) - 1959 Aires de libertad (Airs of Freedom) Una época dorada (A Golden Age) - 1965

Central to the plot are the "war secrets" carried by Hilde and Luisa, which serve as a catalyst for conflict and eventual reconciliation.

True to Jacobs' style, the book features elements of forbidden love and emotional drama set against the backdrop of historical shifts. The Series at a Glance

A detailed portrayal of post-war Germany, specifically the city of Wiesbaden, and the challenges of rebuilding life amidst ruins.

The story follows , a young woman whose family business, the Café del Ángel , has miraculously survived the war. Hilde dreams of restoring the café to its former glory as a glamorous meeting place for artists and city personalities. However, her plans are complicated when her enigmatic cousin Luisa arrives from East Prussia. The two young women soon develop a rivalry that threatens the café's atmosphere, only to discover they are both haunted by a shared war secret. Key Features & Themes