About the Author

" Few things are more satisfying than seeing your name in print. People who don’t write have little idea how hard it can be. I applaud you not just for your storytelling prowess but your perseverance and determination. "

- Michael Erkelenz

Photo of Marianne Reichert. She is sitting at a table in Toronto, Canada wearing a blue sweater and smiling.

Marianne Reichert was born and raised in Germany. She and her husband, Hans Jorg Reichert, moved to Canada and established Mövenpick, Marché, and Richtree starting in 1982 over the next 22 years. She mainly worked in Toronto but the business ventured out to Montreal, Ottawa and Boston as well. She currently lives with Jorg in Toronto, Canada.