About
Franca Treur is at Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer in Alkmaar on 28 February 2027. You can have your book signed, and Van der Meulen’s boekhandel will have several titles.
What to expect
You can have your book signed at De Alkenaer during this Franca Treur event.
Van der Meulen’s boekhandel will be present with several titles.
- New book: De wind en het geschoren lam
- Published by Prometheus in September 2026
FAQ
Can I get my book signed?
Yes, you can have your book signed at De Alkenaer.
Van der Meulen’s boekhandel will be there with several titles.
What is the new book about?
De wind en het geschoren lam is Franca Treur's new book from Prometheus, published in September 2026.
It follows Greek Anastasia, who as a baby in 1922 flees her burning birthplace.
She ends up in Dutch Limburg.
A biographer looks at the choices she made.
The book asks how much you can steer life after a godforsaken start.
Who is Franca Treur?
Franca Treur broke through in 2009 with Dorsvloer vol confetti, a hit that was filmed.
She grew up in a strict religious family in Zeeland and left the church.
Her themes include identity, upbringing, culture and choices.
She has a son and writes about parenting: no church but Bible stories, no arrogance but self-worth.
A close church community gives security; in the city you build security yourself.
Mijn Bijbel examines old stories through verbs.
Other works: De woongroep, Hoor nu mijn stem, De golf.
She writes for NRC and Trouw.
Getting there
Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer, Ritsevoort 36, 1811 DP Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, NL
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