: Described as a "knight without fear or blame" who must balance solving murders with managing his eccentric relatives and neighbors.
: The novel is a typical Bavarian regional crime novel (Regiokrimi). It is characterized by its blend of tension and humor , often focusing more on local color and quirky interpersonal relationships than on gruesome details. Characters :
The story takes place in the fictional Bavarian village of , near Munich.
: Along with his colleague, Kommissarin Hansen , Hirschberg discovers that the victim had many enemies in the village, and his own family is hiding dark secrets. Key Features of the Book
: Hirschberg is actually supposed to be helping with the wedding preparations for his Aunt Isobel , but the murder provides him with a convenient (and necessary) excuse to escape the family chaos.