Sunday, 2/23/2025
at 5:00 PM



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A garden allotment crime

When Marie Busch agrees to help her aunt in the allotment garden, she has no idea what she's getting into: In the small garden association "Am Pappelwäldchen," the world is turned upside down, as the body of a young woman has been found by the nearby banks of the Rhine. Instead of garden happiness, the allotment holders experience how the association's funds suddenly disappear without a trace. Shortly thereafter, when Marie herself is accused of murder, she sets out to find the real culprit – and must dig deeper than she would like.

The German allotment garden culture is unique in the world. Nowhere else can one find such a passion for nature, sowing, and weeding, organized in clubs, and especially for the sworn communities and friendships that form across hedges and property lines.
Author Inka Stein is now dedicating a wonderfully entertaining crime story to this parcelled microcosm of the Republic, which is so thrilling and humorous that it keeps you firmly chained to the lounge chair while reading. From there, you closely follow how the protagonist Marie investigates through an entire garden colony of equally quirky and lovable suspects, having to demonstrate not only her detective skills but also her green thumb. Even after just a few pages, you understand that an allotment garden is not just a piece of land with a garden shed, but a true feeling of life – and woe to anyone who disturbs this happiness.
Inka Stein succeeds with "Die Kirschen in des Mörders Garten" in creating the perfect feel-good crime. Linguistically sophisticated, entwined with blooming wordplay and with a lovingly winking gaze at the peculiarities and quirks of the gardeners, this crime story is the perfect short vacation for the soul and a first-class workout for the laughter muscles.

Inka Stein grew up in her grandparents' allotment garden. She loves books, art, and English gardens. Her own garden, on the other hand, can be described as more natural. She has been living and working in Düsseldorf for many years.

Admission: 4:30 PM

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