Hendrik Groen Books in Order

Hendrik Groen, a Dutch writer, is known for crafting poignant stories that resonate with readers worldwide. Under the pseudonym Peter de Smet, he penned the bestselling book 'Pogingen iets van het leven te maken: Het geheime dagboek van Hendrik Groen, 83¼ jaar' ('The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old'), which won the Audience Award for the Dutch Book in 2016. The sequel, 'Zolang er leven is: het tweede geheime dagboek van Hendrik Groen, 85 jaar' ('On the Bright Side: The New Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen'), was released in 2016, further cementing Hendrik's place in Dutch literature. Debuting as a writer under the pseudonym, Peter de Smet remained anonymous until 2016, when both De Volkskrant and NRC Handelsblad revealed his true identity as 62-year-old Peter de Smet. His work has been adapted into a television series by Omroep MAX and a stage production, solidifying Hendrik's position as a prominent figure in Dutch literature.