Austria

Who is Martha?
by Marjana Gaponenko

Ukraine-born Marjana Gaponenko began writing in German at the age of sixteen. This is the unusual and uplifting story of a lonely 96-year-old who, is diagnosed with cancer. He decides to spend his final days in a hotel, only to discover friendship, happiness and wonder at the world around him.

Translated by Arabelle Spencer
New Vessel Press, 2014
First published in 2012
ISBN 9781939931139