Crime author Margarete von Schwarzkopf reads in Cuxhaven: The dead man in the volcano

Crime author Margarete von Schwarzkopf reads in Cuxhaven: The dead man in the volcano

In the picturesque Cuxhaven, the crime series around the clever and charming amateur detective Anna Bentorp is celebrated with a special reading. On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 7 p.m., crime writer Margarete invites Schwarzkopf to the Wadden Sea visitor center to read from her latest work "The Dead in the Volcano". The event not only promises literary enjoyment, but also an exciting connection of historical facts with captivating fiction.

Schwarzkopf, whose roots are in Wertheim am Main, has made a name for itself in the literary world. She not only brings her passion for history and literature into her works, but also interweaves cultural references to dazzling places such as Iceland and Ireland in their stories. In her latest novel she leads the readers into a world of fire and ice, where mysterious crimes form the center of the event.

The captivating action

"The Dead in the Volcano" continues the adventure of Anna Bentorp, who is on the trail of a medieval book believed to be lost - the ominous "Book of Thor". But the trip is not without obstacles: when Anna's mentor and friend, the crime writer Heinz Kröger, is brutally murdered during his research, the matter becomes personally. Anna is determined to clarify the murder and bring back the valuable book that contains a dangerous secret, behind which dark powers are hidden.

In her novel, the author not only combines exciting crime action, but also addresses the relationships between the characters and the culture of the places that are anchored in the book. This makes the narrative alive and enables readers to immerse themselves in the changing landscapes and the myths.

The reading not only offers guests an insight into the exciting action, but also the opportunity to get to know the author personally. Margarete von Schwarzkopf, who works not only as a writer, but also as a journalist and literary critic, brings a special note to the event with her joke and knowledge. Your professional background, from the Catholic news agency to the "world" to the NDR, testifies to its dedication to literature and culture.

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