The Fire

In her novel "Love in Five Acts," Daniela Krien examines a marriage on the brink of collapse, as Rahel and Peter find themselves unexpectedly on an isolated farm. With three weeks to decide their future, they must confront the pain of the past and ask fundamental questions about their relationship. The book has received praise for its insightful portrayal of female ambition and frailty.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

In her perceptive and affecting new novel,Daniela Krien explores a marriage where everything hangs in the balance. Quietly devastating HANNAH BECKERMANN, Observer A sty lish,subtle read Woman & Home BOOK OF THE MONTH Perfectly paced,nuanced Saga Magazine PICK OF THE MONTH Powerful . . . subtle and psychologically astute Times Literary Supplement Beautifully written Independent How can two lovers find a way back to each other,when the pain of the past stands between them? With plans adrift after a fire burns down their rented holiday cabin,Rahel and Peter find themselves unexpectedly on an isolated farm where Rahel spent many a happy childhood summer. Suddenly,after years of navigating careers,demanding children and the monotony of the daily routine,they find themselves unable to escape each other s company. With three weeks stretching ahead,they must come to an understanding on whether they have a future together. What happens when love grows older and passion has faded? When what divides us is greater than what brought us together? And how easy is it to ask the fundamental questions about our relationships? Praise for LOVE IN FIVE ACTS: Highly recommended The Times Exquisite . . . Utterly captivating Woman and Home Unfailingly impressive Irish Times Beautifully direct and lucid prose Sydney Morning Herald A beautiful novel New European Sympathetic and clear-eyed Financial Times An intelligent study of female ambition and frailty Observer Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch In her perceptive and affecting new novel,Daniela Krien explores a marriage where everything hangs in the balance. Quietly devastating HANNAH BECKERMANN, Observer A sty lish,subtle read Woman & Home BOOK OF THE MONTH Perfectly paced,nuanced Saga Magazine PICK OF THE MONTH Powerful . . . subtle and psychologically astute Times Literary Supplement Beautifully written Independent How can two lovers find a way back to each other,when the pain of the past stands between them? With plans adrift after a fire burns down their rented holiday cabin,Rahel and Peter find themselves unexpectedly on an isolated farm where Rahel spent many a happy childhood summer. Suddenly,after years of navigating careers,demanding children and the monotony of the daily routine,they find themselves unable to escape each other s company. With three weeks stretching ahead,they must come to an understanding on whether they have a future together. What happens when love grows older and passion has faded? When what divides us is greater than what brought us together? And how easy is it to ask the fundamental questions about our relationships? Praise for LOVE IN FIVE ACTS: Highly recommended The Times Exquisite . . . Utterly captivating Woman and Home Unfailingly impressive Irish Times Beautifully direct and lucid prose Sydney Morning Herald A beautiful novel New European Sympathetic and clear-eyed Financial Times An intelligent study of female ambition and frailty Observer Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch In her perceptive and affecting new novel,Daniela Krien explores a marriage where everything hangs in the balance. Quietly devastating HANNAH BECKERMANN, Observer A sty lish,subtle read Woman & Home BOOK OF THE MONTH Perfectly paced,nuanced Saga Magazine PICK OF THE MONTH Powerful . . . subtle and psychologically astute Times Literary Supplement Beautifully written Independent How can two lovers find a way back to each other,when the pain of the past stands between them? With plans adrift after a fire burns down their rented holiday cabin,Rahel and Peter find themselves unexpectedly on an isolated farm where Rahel spent many a happy childhood summer. Suddenly,after years of navigating careers,demanding children and the monotony of the daily routine,they find themselves unable to escape each other s company. With three weeks stretching ahead,they must come to an understanding on whether they have a future together. What happens when love grows older and passion has faded? When what divides us is greater than what brought us together? And how easy is it to ask the fundamental questions about our relationships? Praise for LOVE IN FIVE ACTS: Highly recommended The Times Exquisite . . . Utterly captivating Woman and Home Unfailingly impressive Irish Times Beautifully direct and lucid prose Sydney Morning Herald A beautiful novel New European Sympathetic and clear-eyed Financial Times An intelligent study of female ambition and frailty Observer Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch
In her captivating and thought-provoking new novel,Daniela Krien delves into the intricate dynamics of a marriage teetering on the edge.

Quietly devastating,Hannah Beckermann,Observer

A stylish,subtle read,Woman & Home BOOK OF THE MONTH

Perfectly paced,nuanced Saga Magazine PICK OF THE MONTH

Powerful. . . subtle and psychologically astute Times Literary Supplement

Beautifully written Independent

How can two lovers find their way back to each other,when the pain of the past stands between them?

With plans in disarray after a fire burns down their rented holiday cabin,Rahel and Peter find themselves unexpectedly on an isolated farm where Rahel spent many a joyful childhood summer. Suddenly,after years of navigating careers,demanding children,and the monotony of the daily routine,they find themselves unable to escape each other's company. With three weeks stretching ahead,they must come to an understanding on whether they have a future together.

What happens when love grows older and passion has faded? When what divides us is greater than what brought us together? And how easy is it to ask the fundamental questions about our relationships?

Praise for LOVE IN FIVE ACTS:

Highly recommended The Times

Exquisite. . . Utterly captivating Woman and Home

Unfailingly impressive Irish Times

Beautifully direct and lucid prose Sydney Morning Herald

A beautiful novel New European

Sympathetic and clear-eyed Financial Times

An intelligent study of female ambition and frailty Observer

Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch

In her perceptive and affecting new novel,Daniela Krien explores a marriage where everything hangs in the balance.

Quietly devastating,Hannah Beckermann,Observer

A stylish,subtle read,Woman & Home BOOK OF THE MONTH

Perfectly paced,nuanced Saga Magazine PICK OF THE MONTH

Powerful. . . subtle and psychologically astute Times Literary Supplement

Beautifully written Independent

How can two lovers find their way back to each other,when the pain of the past stands between them?

With plans in disarray after a fire burns down their rented holiday cabin,Rahel and Peter find themselves unexpectedly on an isolated farm where Rahel spent many a joyful childhood summer. Suddenly,after years of navigating careers,demanding children,and the monotony of the daily routine,they find themselves unable to escape each other's company. With three weeks stretching ahead,they must come to an understanding on whether they have a future together.

What happens when love grows older and passion has faded? When what divides us is greater than what brought us together? And how easy is it to ask the fundamental questions about our relationships?

Praise for LOVE IN FIVE ACTS:

Highly recommended The Times

Exquisite. . . Utterly captivating Woman and Home

Unfailingly impressive Irish Times

Beautifully direct and lucid prose Sydney Morning Herald

A beautiful novel New European

Sympathetic and clear-eyed Financial Times

An intelligent study of female ambition and frailty Observer

Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 144 x 224 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529421385