Somewhere on this list was mentioned 2 books that Jane Ellen Swan wrote using Germany as the backdrop for the story. Thank you because they were very interesting. I am from the USA and would like to know more about Germany, especially the area of Hoya, Hildersheim and Rotenberg in Hanover province. This is the area that my grandparents were born and my great grandparents lived. Are there any other books out there that someone would recommend? I'm sorry now that I did not take German in high school! Thank you in advance. DB