Two children in the late Middle Ages flee their village due to false accusations, embarking on an adventurous journey. They encounter witch trials, plagues, and monks, travel with merchants to Egypt, and experience breathtaking events from Alexandria to the pyramids. After three years, they return home as adolescents.
Rolf Esser explores the genre of the short story, challenging classical definitions. He highlights its lively and versatile nature, adapting to contemporary issues in political, social, and human contexts. The short story is defined by its distinction from other literary forms rather than a fixed structure.
Traumatized by witnessing his father's murder in a concentration camp, a nine-year-old boy relocates to the USA, where he is adopted and enjoys a happy childhood. As he grows up, he builds a successful career in a New York advertising agency. However, he becomes entangled in a series of horrific global murders that baffle investigators. The narrative unfolds across various countries, including Paraguay, Italy, and Egypt, as the mystery deepens and the search for the elusive perpetrator intensifies, ultimately converging in New York.
A nine-year-old boy witnesses his father's murder in a concentration camp, leaving him traumatized for life. After being adopted in the USA, he builds a happy life and a career in advertising. Meanwhile, a series of horrific murders occur globally, leading to a complex investigation that ultimately converges in New York.
A series of murders at the Hagen Osthaus Museum raises questions about art forgery, the disappearance of valuable paintings during the Nazi era, and connections to the Naples Camorra. As the police grapple with this complex mystery, the excitement in Hagen grows. Can the case be unraveled?