Daniel Speck, born in Munich in 1969, takes us on a journey through different eras and mentalities to discover ourselves. On his travels, he finds stories, places and people whose fates inspire him to write stories. The author studied film history in Munich and wrote screenplays, for which he was awarded the Grimme Prize and the Bavarian Television Prize. His novels are all bestsellers and have received high praise from critics and readers alike. Bella Germania was made into a prominent three-part film series. With his bestsellers Piccola Sicilia, Jaffa Road and Yoga Town, Daniel Speck paints a multi-voiced panorama and builds bridges between cultures.