Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt ... : Roman

At a glittering naval academy ball in Kiel, the air buzzes with brass bands, crisp uniforms and the rustle of chiffon. Amid the sea‑filled crowd, Jutta moves through the glittering marble hall, her calm smile hiding a fleeting weariness that only the keenest observers notice. Young officers circle her, each eager to earn a moment of her attention while the night’s revelry swirls around them.

Beneath the polished surface of polished officers and formal dances, hints of rivalry and unspoken expectations begin to surface. Jutta’s distant husband and the pressures of her social circle create a subtle tension that colors every conversation. As the evening unfolds, listeners are drawn into a world where duty, desire, and the lure of the sea intersect, promising a story that balances romance with the quiet storms of early‑20th‑century high society.