- “Effi Briest” by Theodor Fontane: This classic German novel tells the story of a young woman named Effi Briest, whose life unfolds in Berlin and Kessin, a small town in what is now Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
- “Dream Story” by Arthur Schnitzler: While the majority of the book takes place in Vienna, the protagonist, Fridolin, embarks on a journey that includes an episode in Heiligendamm, a Baltic Sea resort in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
- “Unter Verdacht” (Under Suspicion) by Elizabeth George: This crime novel in George’s Inspector Lynley series briefly touches on Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as the detective team follows leads in their investigation.
- “The Gustav Sonata” by Rose Tremain: Though primarily set in Switzerland, one section of the book takes place in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, tracing the story of Gustav and his troubled relationships.
- “Stone Virgin” by Barry Unsworth: This historical novel explores the story of a sculpture rumored to have been created by a famous medieval sculptor in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
- “Pension Franckenhorst” by Ingrid Noll: Set in the coastal town of Kühlungsborn, this German thriller delves into the secrets and intrigue surrounding a seaside boarding house.
- “Kingdom of Twilight” by Steven Uhly: While the novel encompasses various locations, it references Mecklenburg-Vorpommern through the story of a German family coping with the aftermath of World War II.
- “Baltic Gambit” by E.E. Knight: This science fiction novel, part of the “Vampire Earth” series, depicts a post-apocalyptic world with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern serving as a battleground against alien invaders.
- “The Crossing Places” by Elly Griffiths: Though primarily set in Norfolk, England, the story includes an archaeological dig on the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, highlighting the region’s historical significance.
- “The House by the Dvina: A Russian Childhood” by Eugenie Fraser: While the book focuses on the author’s childhood in Russia, it briefly mentions Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as the place where her family fled during the Russian Revolution.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
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