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Nick Wilder’s debut novel exposes Fehmarn’s dark Nazi-era secrets

A son’s painful reckoning with his father’s Nazi legacy unfolds in this gripping 600-page debut. Can Fehmarn finally face its shadowed history?

In this image I can see, on the right side there is an old man writing something on the book, and...
In this image I can see, on the right side there is an old man writing something on the book, and others are standing at the back.

Nick Wilder Presents Novel "Father Love" - Nick Wilder’s debut novel exposes Fehmarn’s dark Nazi-era secrets

Actor, musician, and author Nick Wilder, aged 72, presents his debut novel, 'Father’s Love', this week on Fehmarn. The book, a blend of memoir and fiction, delves into the author's personal history and the island's dark past.

Nick Wilder will present 'Father’s Love' with readings on Monday and Wednesday at Burg auf Fehmarn. The novel explores Wilder's childhood and adolescence on the Baltic island, confronting a traumatic chapter from his life.

At its core, the book grapples with the suppression of Wilder's father's involvement in Nazism and the widespread denial of Nazi-era crimes within the island's community. It also explores the dark political and social undercurrents of the present day. The 600-page work is a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of the author's past and the island's history.

Nick Wilder's debut novel, 'Father’s Love', promises to be a poignant and insightful exploration of the author's personal history and the island of Fehmarn's complex past. The book's presentation this week offers residents and visitors alike the opportunity to engage with this important work.

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