Palm Art Press

A German artist’s journey to 18th-century India unravels love, betrayal, and identity as he loses his wife to colonial exploitation and is haunted by family ties across continents. In 1769, Carl von Imhoff, a Württemberg veteran of the Seven Year War and an accomplished miniature painter, embarks on a transformative journey from Plymouth to Kolkata in the service of the East India Company. This voyage quickly takes a tragic turn when Carl loses his wife to the looming shadow of exploitation in India. Branded as sold, his wife’s fate shatters Carl’s world, leading him into a life of fatalism as he finds refuge among the Muses of the Weimar court. Yet, Carl’s ties to India run deep; he cannot escape the memories of his ex-wife, son, and grandson, haunting him across continents. Interwoven with themes of betrayal and the legacies of colonialism, the story explores the complexities of relationships and identity against the backdrop of historical upheaval. This gripping tale is not just a window into the past but a profound exploration of human emotions that resonate today. Thomas Poeschel’s Indian Miniatures is essential reading for history lovers, fans of literary fiction, and those interested in the intersections of art and colonialism. With its rich character development and evocative setting, this book promises to engage readers who seek deeper understanding of personal and historical narratives. Discover a challenge for readers, to reflect on the enduring impact of love, loss, and identity, in a rapidly changing world.

A humble historian inherits a billionaire’s fortune, plunging him into a gripping journey of mystery, ambition, and self-discovery as he confronts the true cost of rewriting his own story.Meet Georg Grissmann: a local historian whose aspirations take a dramatic turn when his mentor and institute director, Professor Krautmann, mysteriously disappears. Shortly thereafter, Georg’s world is upended one fateful night when a private detective reveals that the billionaire William Grissmann is on his deathbed in America. With no direct heirs, William has declared that the first Grissmann to arrive at his side will inherit his vast fortune. Unexpectedly, fate favors Georg, as he becomes the first to reach his dying relative. As he grapples with his newfound wealth, Georg’s encounter with Krautmann rekindles an ambition to reverse time and rewrite his own narrative. This twist sets off a whirlwind of introspection as Georg navigates the complexities of his inheritance and the emotional weight it carries. A beautifully crafted exploration tailored for readers who appreciate deep, reflective storytelling, Five Minutes Before the World Was Made captures the essence of longing for home and the ups and downs of unexpected fortune.

Beyond Mount Kailash, the debut novel of Mitya New, follows a moving journey of family entanglements, spiritual growth, and the power of adoption. Maria has always suffered under the pressure of her domineering German family and her strict unloving mother, who hides from her own Nazi family background and seeks social acceptance. Pushed to the breaking point, Maria escapes to Hong Kong, where she finds freedom as she discovers a foreign culture. Yet the desire for her mother’s approval remains ever-present. In India, Maria and her husband decide to adopt a local girl. With her adopted daughter, Maria experiences the maternal love that she never received herself. When Maria’s mother opposes the adoption, leaving her torn on what to do, she retreats to an Indian ashram. In this moment of despair, she is persuaded to undertake a pilgrimage around the sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet. There, through selflessness and compassion, Maria ultimately finds the strength she has sought.  With rich storytelling and strong themes of familial conflict, spiritual growth, and the power of love through adoption, Beyond Mount Kailash invites readers on a transformative journey to discover how love transcends the boundaries of family and culture