For the first time in paperback: the last novel by Erich Maria Remarque - a legacy! It remains a fragment yet continues to fascinate: The novel "The Promised Land," which Remarque worked on until his death in September 1970, offers a vivid portrayal of New York in the 1940s, the world metropolis, city of art, and refuge for emigrants. Ludwig Sommer has succeeded: as a German refugee, he escaped the Nazi regime and made his way to New York with a Jewish passport through roundabout routes. He connects with the emigrant scene and finds a job with an art dealer. Before long, the social life of the city opens up to him; he moves between lively parties, expensive restaurants, and exclusive apartments - yet he cannot regain his carefree spirit. Memories of his flight haunt him, of the months spent hiding in a Belgian safe house.