The narrative introduces Gograf Schirmer, a well-mannered and capable man in the prime of his life, who navigates the bourgeois society of the capital. His expertise as a skilled jurist and businessman makes him a sought-after consultant among the local nobility. Jodocus Temme, a notable figure in German literature and politics, contributed to the evolution of German crime fiction through his stories published in Die Gartenlaube, showcasing the interplay of societal dynamics and legal intricacies in his writing.
