: A seasoned investigator with deep roots in the region.

: Alfons Gerstl, a wealthy industrial baker and "bakery mogul," is found dead in a forest clearing near a lake with his skull bashed in. The Murder Weapon : He was killed with his own axe.

: Investigators Alexander Hirschberg and his colleague Hansen must determine if the motive was personal or tied to an ancient local legend claiming a family curse strikes the Gerstl family every 100 years on that specific day. Key Characters and Atmosphere The series is known for its humorous and cozy atmosphere .

: The fictional village of Krindelsdorf is inspired by the Dachau region where the author, Jessica Müller , grew up. Series Context