At the peak of his career, brain surgeon and clinic owner Dr. Konrad Lingen has it all - riches, a thriving career, and a loving wife. Yet, a chance encounter with the captivating Karin von Putthausen, an addict, becomes his downfall. To add to his predicament, Lingen battles his own alcoholism: a vice he needs when performing surgeries. Refusing to let go of their love and marriage, Lingen\'s wife keeps fighting. Can her determination bring back the man she loves, or will his addiction pull them apart forever? Perfect for fans of \"Grey\'s Anatomy\" and \"The Good Doctor\". Heinz G. Konsalik (1921-1999), a prolific German novelist known for his humanistic depictions of war, became famous for \"The Doctor of Stalingrad.\" With 155 novels and 83 million copies sold, he remains a celebrated figure of post-war German literature.