Heinz Strunk's new novel 'Memories of Heidelberg' examines a marital crisis

German author Heinz Strunk has released a new novel titled “Memories of Heidelberg.” The story follows a middle‑aged couple, Bertram and Isolde, who each evening board the same restaurant ship on the Neckar River in Heidelberg. The book blends comedy and tragedy as the pair endure humiliating treatment on the vessel, questioning whether the experience will reunite them. Published by Rowohlt Verlag for a 2026 release, it is described as a burlesque summer read. The novel was discussed on a recent German books podcast hosted by Iris Radisch and Adam Soboczynski, which also mentioned forthcoming titles by Michael Köhler and Marie Luise Kaschnitz.