Novels set between the two world wars usually are a bit boring, but I just reread "Stella Termogen" by Utta Danella, one of Germany's best authors, in the fall of 2010 and that is one helluva read (also taking place between 1918 and 1939).After having read the many positive reviews on "The Winter House" in amazon.de (Germany), I tried to read this book starting at the end of November. Finally last night I finished it (usually I finish 2 books per week).Also I checked out Judith Lennox' website and found it fascinating that she did so much research on pre WW II Germany. That part of the book was quite well researched and interesting (and that's why I give the book 1 star).Other than that it was the most boring book I ever read, especially the first 250 pages. Then it picks up a little, but not too much. However I will give Lennox two more chances. I'll start reading "Some Old Lover's Ghost" and my 3rd attempt will be "The Shadow Child".