The Phoenix

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In May 1937, the airship Hindenburg explodes in a spectacular fireball near New York, destroying not only the dream of peaceful aviation but also claiming numerous lives, tearing lovers apart, and shattering life plans. Ten years later, Swedish journalist Birger Lund reconnects with the woman he fell in love with aboard the Hindenburg. However, Lund is driven by a singular purpose: to uncover the true causes of the 1937 disaster. His quest leads him to Edmund Boysen, the man at the height control of the exploding Zeppelin, who holds the key to the mystery. "The Phoenix" is a gripping portrayal of two men, each seeking personal fulfillment and true love in their own way. Meticulously researched, Henning Boëtius' novel offers an authentically captivating panorama of the world of airships and the fascinating life aboard the LZ 129 Hindenburg.