The Prisoner of Ste-Marie - Comtesse Catherine de Chenonceau. The historical novel 'The Prisoner of Ste-Marie' centres on Catherine, the daughter of a maharajah kidnapped by the pirate La Buse. Trapped among savages, she fights for survival on an island in the Indian Ocean. Whenever the brat, who has grown into a self-confident woman, thinks she has survived the worst, the next blow of fate hits her. She suffers from fever, is betrayed and raped, falls victim to the intrigues between the pirates and emotionlessly endures all the physical violence. The Prisoner of Ste-Marie is set at the beginning of the 18th century. The story is based on true events. It gives courage and shows that an unbroken will to persevere ultimately leads to the goal. For Katharina, it is a journey to herself and, despite all tragedy, a journey to freedom. "A grandiose tale of the urge for freedom and at the same time an ode to love. Gripping, sad, exciting, tragic and moving - the standout of the literary year!" (Adrian Stürm)
