English version
Heimkehr (back home)
Heimkehr (back home) is not just a novel about sailors and navigators in the First World War—nor is it merely a love story. It’s an immersive historical experience inspired by true, little-known events, masterfully dramatized to transport you to another era.
This unique digital work features hundreds of restored historical images and interactive links, allowing readers to explore key places, people, and moments of the early 20th century in depth. The story is rooted in meticulous research into the legendary German training ship Herzogin Cecilie—on which the author’s grandfather sailed to Chile—blending adventure, history, and emotion into a journey across oceans and time.
Whether you’re a lover of maritime history, historical fiction, or simply powerful storytelling, Heimkehr offers a reading experience like no other. It also includes a detailed Nautical Glossary, perfect for those curious about the world of tall ships and life at sea.
Available in English or Spanish as an eBook for Kindle, Apple Books (iPad, iPhone, MacBook), and Android tablets via Kobo.
Educational. Entertaining. Immersive. Experience history as you’ve never seen it before.
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Spanish version
Heimkehr (back home)
An edition crafted for those who love history in print. Heimkehr (back home) comes to life in this beautifully designed paperback edition:
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694 pages in a 6x9 inch format
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Featuring over 400 original historical images – including nautical charts, vintage photographs, authentic ship records, and unpublished documents
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Set at the dawn of the First World War, this powerful story is based on real events and follows the legendary German sailing ship Herzogin Cecilie and a brave group of young naval cadets, caught between duty, identity, and passion.
This edition includes:
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A detailed Nautical Glossary
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Historical references
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Exclusive materials from the author’s personal research
More than just a way to read the story, this print version is a deeper way to experience it—with the presence, weight, and texture that only a physical book can offer.