Murder at the Golden Anchor
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Birgit C. WolgartenBirgit C. Wolgarten is a German author writing mystery, suspense, emotional fiction, and humorous stories. Her books range from dark secrets and extraordinary lives to wonderfully chaotic everyday adventures. She publishes under Edition Nebelmeer.
Stralsund, 1888. Behind the respectable doors of the Golden Anchor, secrets simmer alongside the soup pots.
When a cook is found dead in a most unusual way, Police Inspector Emil Hagen is called to investigate. What begins as a curious murder soon uncovers hidden affairs, old resentments, stolen recipes, blackmail—and more than one person with a reason to want the victim dead.
With a sharp eye for human nature, a dry sense of humor, and an unfortunate tendency to think about his next meal, Inspector Hagen must separate gossip from truth before the killer slips away.
A witty historical mystery filled with secrets, suspects, and a murder served with a distinctly German flavor.
Meet the cast
Get to know the characters of this series — who they are and where they're from.
Emil
His nose knows more than most detectives' eyes ever will.
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Friedrich Ankermann
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Frieda Ankermann
She guards a secret that smells of violet water and speaks louder than any confession.
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Hedwig
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Klara Ankermann
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Otto Ehlers
He notices everything on the surface — but the secrets hiding just beneath are exactly what he needs you to help him find.
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Kornelius Martens
He knows exactly what time it happened — and exactly why he wishes he didn't.
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Pierre Cardon
He doesn't know he's just confessed — and that's exactly what makes him dangerous.
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Gustav Blömke
He's weathered every storm the sea could throw at him — but the one brewing inside the Golden Anchor might finally catch him off guard.
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Johann Blömke
He keeps his answers short, his secrets shorter — until the moment he decides not to.
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Franz Meier
He was the first to arrive at the Golden Anchor that morning — and whatever he saw there left him trembling and speechless.
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Heinrich
This boy detests Latin but loves a mystery, and he's already three guesses ahead of you.
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Anna
Behind her brisk practicality, Anna holds a quiet warmth she rarely lets anyone see.
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