Caroline Wahl to release new novel

Author Caroline Wahl is set to release her new novel, "1999 Meter über dem Meer," on August 28, 2026, via Rowohlt. The 352-page book features a protagonist named Samara, a successful artist who reinvented herself in St. Moritz. The cover art depicts the Bernina Pass in Switzerland, a location that served as inspiration during Wahl's research.

Wahl's previous works have frequently addressed themes of gender roles and toxic power dynamics. Her new work continues to explore complex identities, following a protagonist who uses the Bernina Pass as a figurative escape strategy. Wahl has previously expressed professional ambitions regarding the German Book Prize, though she has recently reflected on the pressure and fear associated with such literary goals.