Federlesen is an independent Swiss publisher representing a diverse catalogue of books by Swiss and international authors.

 

 

“Here are the books from our catalogue that the world should discover.”

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• About Federlesen

• Selected International Titles

• Featured Series

• Rights & Licensing

• Contact

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FOREIGN RIGHTS

Federlesen — Independent Books from Switzerland

Stories that travel.

Federlesen is an independent Swiss publishing house based in the Bernese Oberland.

Founded and run by author and publisher Ursula Gerber, Federlesen publishes books by its own authors as well as selected works by other authors and illustrators.

Our publishing programme is diverse and independent. It includes romance, crime fiction, thrillers, true stories, history, travel, cookbooks, children's books, poetry and regional literature.

What connects our books is not a single genre, but a passion for distinctive stories and authors with something personal to say.

OUR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME

Federlesen is developing international publishing partnerships for selected titles from its catalogue.

Our programme includes books with international potential in areas such as:

Romance & Series Fiction

Stories of love, friendship, horses and new beginnings.

Crime & Thriller

Suspenseful stories rooted in distinctive Swiss and Alpine settings.

True Stories & History

Personal experiences and historical events with universal human relevance.

Travel & Cuisine

Books that connect cultures through travel, food and personal experience.

Children's Books

Stories and visual worlds for young readers and families.

Regional Voices

Distinctive books rooted in the language, culture and landscape of Switzerland.

FEATURED INTERNATIONAL TITLES

THE LITTLE HIGHLAND HORSE-YARD

Rebecca Loebbert

A romantic series set among horses, friendship and new beginnings in the Scottish Highlands.

The four-book series combines emotional romance with a strong setting and a continuing world of characters.

Genre: Romantic fiction / Series
Setting: Scottish Highlands
Key themes: Love • horses • friendship • second chances

DHAULAGIRI — WHITE MOUNTAIN

Ursula Gerber

The dramatic story of a Swiss expedition and the first ascent of Dhaulagiri I, one of the world's great 8,000-metre peaks.

A story of mountaineering, exploration, danger and human determination.

Genre: True adventure / Mountaineering history
Key themes: Exploration • endurance • Switzerland • Himalayas

BOATPEOPLE

Ursula Gerber

A personal story about a dangerous journey into an uncertain future.

A story of displacement, survival, fear and hope — and of the human experience behind the subject of migration.

Genre: Memoir / True story
Key themes: Survival • migration • displacement • hope

MARIE'S CULINARY WORLD JOURNEY

Marie Cruickshank

A personal culinary journey shaped by Ireland, France, Scotland and a lifetime of travel.

Recipes, memories and international influences come together in a cookbook created by an author with a deep connection to different cultures and cuisines.

Genre: Cookbook / Travel
Key themes: Food • travel • culture • recipes

IN THE SHADOW OF THE INCA

Ursula Gerber

Adventure and history in the fascinating world of the Inca.

A story for readers drawn to South America, ancient civilisations, history and exploration.

Genre: Historical adventure
Key themes: Inca • South America • history • adventure

THE BERN CRIME NOVELS

Ursula Gerber

Swiss crime fiction with a strong sense of place.

Bern and its surroundings become the setting for suspenseful stories in which familiar landscapes may hide dangerous secrets.

Genre: Crime fiction / Thriller
Setting: Bern, Switzerland
Key themes: Crime • Switzerland • suspense • regional setting

DANCE OF SHADOWS

[Author information to be confirmed]

An atmospheric crime story rooted in the Alpine region.

A title for readers who enjoy suspense, distinctive landscapes and regional crime fiction.

Genre: Crime fiction
Setting: The Alps
Key themes: Suspense • atmosphere • Alpine setting

LIVING UNDER ELECTRICITY

[Author information to be confirmed]

A personal story about facing difficult experiences and finding a way forward.

A book about vulnerability, endurance and the human search for resilience.

Genre: Memoir / Personal story
Key themes: Life challenges • resilience • personal transformation

A HANDFUL FOR THE SOUL

Rosmarie Stucki

A distinctive regional voice offering readers a glimpse into Swiss culture and everyday life.

The book's authenticity and cultural identity are at the heart of its international appeal.

Genre: Regional literature / Humour
Key themes: Switzerland • culture • regional voice

PIM PAM

[Author information to be confirmed]

A children's title with the potential to reach international audiences through visual storytelling and universal themes.

Genre: Children's book
Key themes: Children • family reading • visual storytelling

RIGHTS & LICENSING

Federlesen is interested in establishing international publishing partnerships for selected titles.

Rights availability is assessed individually for each title and territory.

Depending on the title and contractual situation, available opportunities may include:

• translation rights;

• print publishing;

• e-book editions;

• audiobook editions;

• selected subsidiary rights.

For detailed information about a specific title, please contact us directly.

FOR PUBLISHERS, AGENTS & RIGHTS PROFESSIONALS

Are you looking for distinctive books from Switzerland and beyond?

We would be pleased to hear from publishers, literary agents, translators and other publishing professionals interested in our catalogue.

Please contact us for:

• detailed information about individual titles;

• bibliographic information;

• available editions;

• rights information;

• reading material and further materials.

CONTACT

Federlesen.com

Ursula Gerber
Switzerland

Email: federlesen@gmx.ch

Website: www.federlesen.com

Stories that travel.

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🐎 1. INTERNATIONAL ROMANCE

                               The Little Highland Horse-Yard

🏔️ 2. SWISS STORIES / TRUE ADVENTURE

                                  Dhaulagiri, Boatpeople, Schweizer Geschichten

🔪 3. ALPINE & SWISS CRIME

                                Bern-Krimis, Gailtaler Krimi und weitere Spannungstitel