From the acclaimed writer of Hanns and Rudolf comes a captivating part-memoir, part-history. Thomas Harding's The House by the Lake is our non-fiction pick for this month. Apply for a free copy now.
When Thomas Harding returned to the place from which his grandmother was forced to flee by the Nazis, he found the lakeside house falling down and on the brink of demolition. But what he also discovered was the traces of the families who had lived there. In The House by the Lake, Thomas masterfully weaves their personal stories with wider events to create a unique telling of the 'story of Germany'.
You can also read in this article what effect Brexit has had on the lake house and Thomas' own relationship with Germany
We're giving away 50 copies of The House by the Lake to Mumsnetters who want to read and share their thoughts about it on this discussion. Go to the giveaway page to find out more about the book and apply for a free copy.
Thomas will be answering questions about The House by the Lake and his other books, post yours here by 30 August. We'll put up answers to 15 of the best questions in mid-September.
You don't have to win a copy to take part in this discussion or ask Thomas a question. Everyone is welcome to discuss the book here. If you miss out on a free one, you can buy a copy.
This giveaway ends 11 July
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