Die Heimat: Roman aus den schlesischen Bergen

Set in a rugged Silesian mountain village, the story opens on a small farmyard where a chicken has been mysteriously killed. The suspicion falls on Waldmann, the family dachshund, and a spirited farmhand named Hannes launches a makeshift investigation. He drags the fourteen‑year‑old Heinrich Raschdorf, the son of the farm’s owner, into his scheme, promising a mock courtroom and a “funeral” for the bird. Their banter and the vivid dialect instantly draw listeners into a world where rural tradition meets mischievous imagination.

As Hannes persuades Heinrich to act as the “priest” and himself the “grave digger,” the two boys enlist the local girls in a theatrical send‑off for the feathered victim. Beneath the comedy lies a subtle portrait of a community reshaped by the breakup of a once‑large estate, with old loyalties and new divisions quietly simmering. The narrative balances humor with a gentle observation of village life, promising a warm, character‑driven tale that captures the spirit of the mountains and the people who call them home.