is a historical crime novel by the German author and screenwriter Lorenz Stassen , known for his expertise in the thriller and crime genres. Published in 2022 , the novel is set in Cologne in 1948 , a city still reeling from the aftermath of World War II and living under Allied occupation.
Cologne is in ruins, yet the spirit of the city is beginning to stir as the first post-war Carnival—culminating in Rosenmontag (Rose Monday)—is being planned. This contrast between the festive tradition and the grim reality of starvation and destruction provides a unique atmosphere. Lorenz Stassen Rosenmontag rar
The narrative often touches on the "Persilscheine" (denazification certificates) and how former Nazi officials attempted to blend back into society. is a historical crime novel by the German
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The story serves as a gripping blend of historical fiction and classic detective work, capturing the "Trümmerzeit" (rubble era) when survival was often a matter of the black market and moral compromise.