
Herman Koch
3 SeriesHerman Koch is a Dutch author known for his literary fiction novels, as well as an actor and television producer. Born in Arnhem, he later moved to Amsterdam and spent time studying Russian in Finland. He lives with his wife, Amalia, and has an adult son.
In Herman Koch's standalone novel, "Summer House with Swimming Pool," Dr. Marc Schlosser faces scrutiny after a botched surgery results in the death of famous actor Ralph Meier. The previous summer, Marc and his family vacationed at the Meiers' luxurious Mediterranean home alongside Ralph, his wife Judith, her mother, and film director Stanley Forbes with his young girlfriend. A violent incident during the holiday exposes darker motivations among the guests, shattering the idyllic atmosphere. As the vacation turns into a nightmare, the circumstances of Ralph's death begin to unravel the disturbing truth behind the summer's events. Marc, professionally obligated to uncover the truth, must navigate the fallout while grappling with his personal relief at Ralph's demise.