‘Crime Fiction in German’ book launch and giant Krimi giveaway

Posted on April 9, 2016 by mrspeabody68

The book launch for Crime Fiction in German takes place on Thursday 14th April in Swansea, Wales. To celebrate this event, we’re having a giant Krimi giveaway.

Erich is very excited about the book launch

The giveaway includes two copies of Crime Fiction in German (University of Wales Press, 2016), which is the first volume in English to provide a comprehensive overview of German-language crime fiction from its origins in the early 19th century to the present day. *You can download a free chapter from the volume here*

We’re also giving away a wonderful selection of the Krimis featured in the volume, thereby showcasing the best of German-language crime in translation:

A selection from the giant Krimi giveaway

Sascha Arango, The Truth and Other Lies (Simon and Schuster, trans Imogen Taylor). A darkly humorous tale following the fortunes of the outrageous Henry Hayden. A modern-day homage to Patricia Highsmith by one of the screenwriters for the renowned TV crime series Tatort (Crime Scene).

Friedrich Glauser, In Matto’s Realm (Bitter Lemon Press, trans Mike Mitchell). Originally published in 1936, In Matto’s Realm is the second in the groundbreaking ‘Sergeant Studer’ series. Studer is shown investigating the escape of a murderer from a psychiatric institution, a setting that holds a dark mirror up to Swiss society.

Hans Fallada, Alone in Berlin (Penguin, trans Michael Hofman). An extraordinary literary crime novel written in 1946, based on the genuine case of Elise and Otto Hampel, who were executed on charges of treason during the Nazi regime. Recently made into a film starring Emma Thompson, Brendan Gleeson and Daniel Brühl.

Auguste Groner, The Case of the Golden Bullet (Amazon, unknown trans). Groner was a pioneer of Austrian and women’s crime fiction, and created the first German-language police detective series. Joseph Müller investigates in this opening novella, originally published in 1892.

Petra Hammesfahr, The Sinner (Bitter Lemon Press, trans John Brownjohn). A gripping psychological thriller and Frauenkrimi, which excavates the reasons for an explosion of violence by young mother Cora Bender one sunny summer afternoon.

Paulus Hochgatterer, The Sweetness of Life (MacLehose, trans Jamie Bulloch). In this Austrian crime novel, Detective Ludwig Kovacs and psychiatrist Raffael Horn work on a murder case in which the only witness is a girl too traumatised to speak. Winner of the 2009 European Literature Prize.

Andrea Maria Schenkel, The Murder Farm (Quercus, trans Anthea Bell). A former resident returns to a village following a family massacre, and begins to piece together events via interviews with assorted villagers. A spare, chilling tale set in rural 1950s Germany. Winner of the German Crime Prize.

Ferdinand von Schirach, The Collini Case (Michael Joseph/Penguin, trans Anthea Bell). Barrister Caspar Leinen takes on a seemingly impossible case: his client, Fabrizio Collini, admits the murder of a rich German industrialist, but refuses to say why he committed the crime. A gripping courtroom drama that interrogates notions of justice.

Simon Urban, Plan D (Vintage, trans Katy Derbyshire). An ambitious novel that blends police procedural, detective novel and alternative history genres. Set in a 2011 in which the Berlin Wall still stands, it explores East-West tensions as the GDR teeters on brink of bankruptcy. A biting social satire.

TO ENTER the giveaway and win one of the books above, write your name in the comment section along with the answer to this question –> What is the popular term for ‘crime novel’ in German?

A. Schwarzwaldkuchen

B. Krimi

C. Bratwurst

You can be anywhere in the world to enter – from Tenby or Tokyo to Tasmania. The closing date for entries is Sunday 17th April. THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! See below for the winners!

There was a fantastic response the Great Krimi Giveaway, with nearly 100 entries from all over the world – and amazingly everyone got the answer right ;-). Thanks to everyone who took part. The twelve lucky winners are listed below. Congratulations!

Winners – please email me your postal address and I will send your book out to you (mrspeabody68 at yahoo.co.uk).

THE WINNERS ARE……..:

John Grant (realthog) – Arango’s The Truth and Other Lies
Roberta Marshall – Aykol’s Hotel Bosphorus
Bill Selnes – Glauser’s In Matto’s Realm
Lucy Dalton – Glauser’s Fever
Annegret Harms – Fallada’s Alone in Berlin
Sebastian Raggio – Groner’s The Case of the Golden Bullet and Schenkel’s The Murder Farm (two for one because the Groner is short!)
Robert J (Robie) – Hammesfahr’s The Sinner
Bett Mac – Hochgatterer’s The Sweetness of Life
Beatriz Simonetti – von Schirach’s The Collini Case
Ankush Saikia – Urban’s Plan D
Georgie Kelley – Crime Fiction in German volume
Sarah Pybus – Crime Fiction in German volume

The faithful Krimi bag, from which the draw was made, with the pile of freshly won prizes

Mrs. Peabody gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the sponsors below, who have made this Krimi giveaway possible.

127 thoughts on “‘Crime Fiction in German’ book launch and giant Krimi giveaway”

europhile on April 9, 2016 at 17:07 said:

Krimi
Kathryn Curry

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Quimper Hitty on April 9, 2016 at 17:07 said:

Kjerstin, B. Krimi.

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Wilda Goyetche on April 9, 2016 at 17:08 said:

B. Krimi

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Alison Taylor-Baillie on April 9, 2016 at 17:08 said:

Alison Taylor-Baillie B.Krimi

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armchairreviewer on April 9, 2016 at 17:11 said:

Kate Jackson – Answer: Krimi

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Margot Kinberg on April 9, 2016 at 17:12 said:

Margot Kinberg: Krimi

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Andrew Cole on April 9, 2016 at 17:15 said:

Andrew Cole- Krimi

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Jo Duddy on April 9, 2016 at 17:15 said:

B.Krimi

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Roberta Marshall on April 9, 2016 at 17:15 said:

B krimi

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- James Sandison on April 9, 2016 at 20:11 said:
  
  B Krimi
  
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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:31 said:
  
  Congratulations, Roberta! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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Chris Marshall on April 9, 2016 at 17:22 said:

Krimi.

Vorzugsweise mit einem Stück Schwartzwaldkuche.

Chris Marshall

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Melanie Florence on April 9, 2016 at 17:30 said:

Melanie Florence

It’s a Krimi

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EuroButNotTrash on April 9, 2016 at 17:30 said:

Krimi.

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MarinaSofia on April 9, 2016 at 17:39 said:

What a wonderful, wonderful giveaway! My mouth is watering…
I guess it’s not fair for German speakers to participate, right?
Best to tuck into a Krimi, with a Bratwurst (or Currywurst), followed by a good old Schwarzwaldkuchen.

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- Mrs P. on April 9, 2016 at 17:42 said:
  
  Good isn’t it? Very happy we could pull this off – have had wonderful support.
  
  Please do enter if you would like, Marina Sofia! All is fair in love… 🙂
  
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  - MarinaSofia on April 9, 2016 at 17:53 said:
    
    OK, then, Krimi – Marina Sofia.
Janice Grubin on April 9, 2016 at 17:40 said:

Krimi

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realthog on April 9, 2016 at 17:55 said:

Good luck with the launch! I hope it goes well for you.

The answer to the quiz question is . . . oooh . . . *ponders long and hard* . . . B. Krimi.

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- realthog on April 9, 2016 at 17:56 said:
  
  Oops: John Grant.
  
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- Mrs P. on April 10, 2016 at 10:01 said:
  
  Thanks for your good wishes, John!
  
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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:32 said:
  
  Congratulations, John! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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bett mac on April 9, 2016 at 17:57 said:

Krimi love your newsletter

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- Mrs P. on April 10, 2016 at 10:01 said:
  
  Thanks, Bett. Really glad you enjoy it.
  
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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:32 said:
  
  Congratulations, Bett! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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vernon john on April 9, 2016 at 17:58 said:

vernon krimi

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Hilary on April 9, 2016 at 17:58 said:

Hilary Potter
I’d have to go with Krimi (and might enjoy one with a Bratwurst, followed by Schwarzwalderkirschtorte, too).

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JanH on April 9, 2016 at 18:00 said:

Krimi!

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Seiriol Dafydd on April 9, 2016 at 18:02 said:

B) Krimi

Seiriol Dafydd

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N@ncy on April 9, 2016 at 18:04 said:

Nancy – Krimi

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Diane Eberle Kreisher on April 9, 2016 at 18:22 said:

Krimi

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Barry Akid on April 9, 2016 at 18:31 said:

Krimi

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Jose Ignacio on April 9, 2016 at 18:34 said:

José Ignacio Escribano
Krimi

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- Jose Ignacio on April 9, 2016 at 18:35 said:
  
  Ooops! B. Krimi.
  
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Rachel Hall on April 9, 2016 at 18:41 said:

Hello, Rachel Hall,

Krimi xx

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Kathryn Upton on April 9, 2016 at 19:00 said:

Krimi

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Sarah Quince on April 9, 2016 at 19:13 said:

B. Krimi

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John P on April 9, 2016 at 19:15 said:

krimi

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Jon Gemmell on April 9, 2016 at 19:21 said:

Krimi

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Patricia on April 9, 2016 at 19:23 said:

B. Krimi
Patricia Doyle. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity, good luck everyone!

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hjroweRowe on April 9, 2016 at 19:38 said:

B Krimi
Harriet Rowe
Fingers crossed for the give-away! Always on the look out for new authors.

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- Mrs P. on April 10, 2016 at 10:03 said:
  
  So many good German authors – on a mission to get the word out (if you hadn’t guessed).
  
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Georgie Kelley on April 9, 2016 at 20:08 said:

B. Krimi

Georgie Kelley in Canberra, AU.

Thanks for the giveaway and very best wishes for the launch!

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- Mrs P. on April 10, 2016 at 10:04 said:
  
  Big wave from Swansea to Canberra! Thanks very much for your good wishes for the launch.
  
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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:33 said:
  
  Congratulations, Georgie! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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Roy on April 9, 2016 at 20:47 said:

Krimi!

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orangepekoereviews on April 9, 2016 at 21:00 said:

Kelly (Orange Pekoe) – Krimi

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icewineanne on April 9, 2016 at 21:10 said:

B. Krimi

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Judith on April 9, 2016 at 21:44 said:

Krimi or Der Krimi. Judith Harper

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Stan Lanier on April 9, 2016 at 23:28 said:

Krimi Stan Lanier

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Simon Killen on April 10, 2016 at 00:10 said:

B. Krimi

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Sebastian Raggio on April 10, 2016 at 00:36 said:

Krimi.
Sebastian Raggio

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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:33 said:
  
  Congratulations, Sebastian! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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murmursofmole on April 10, 2016 at 01:42 said:

Miranda Morris – Krimi or Chrimi in Bärndütsch!

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- Mrs P. on April 10, 2016 at 10:05 said:
  
  🙂
  
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Bill Selnes on April 10, 2016 at 05:32 said:

Bill Selnes – Krimi

I hope you have a wonderful launch. My wife’s ancestry is German and my younger son lived in Germany for a time. I have fond memories from our last trip of having my birthday celebrated in the beer gardens at Andechs with roasted pork hocks, giant soft pretzels, potato salad and litre krugs of fine Bavarian beer.

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- Mrs P. on April 10, 2016 at 10:06 said:
  
  Thanks very much for your good wishes, Bill. That birthday feast sounds absolutely mouth-wateringly amazing.
  
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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:34 said:
  
  Congratulations, Bill! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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SueG Gewanter on April 10, 2016 at 06:40 said:

B Krimi Sue G.

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Mark James on April 10, 2016 at 06:48 said:

The answer is B : Krimi
My name : Mark James

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roddycam on April 10, 2016 at 06:59 said:

B. Krimi. Rod Campbell

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Kathy. P on April 10, 2016 at 07:26 said:

B. Krimi.
What a wonderful collection of German reading. Fingers x’d 😉. Kathy P.

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- Mrs P. on April 10, 2016 at 10:07 said:
  
  🙂
  
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Martin Bridge on April 10, 2016 at 08:00 said:

Martin Bridge Answer B

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Lucy on April 10, 2016 at 08:52 said:

Krimi, natürlich!

Lucy Dalton

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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:38 said:
  
  Congratulations, Lucy! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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Frank Downs on April 10, 2016 at 09:54 said:

Krimi. Frank Downs

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Si Williams on April 10, 2016 at 10:09 said:

Si Williams, B. Krimi

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Tony Gilbert on April 10, 2016 at 10:20 said:

The answer is ‘Krimi’

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Stephen Barker on April 10, 2016 at 10:52 said:

Stephen Barker. Krimi.

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Harry Williams on April 10, 2016 at 11:41 said:

Krimi

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Tracey Hinton on April 10, 2016 at 13:00 said:

Wait… currywurst? Really? The two best things ever, combined? Wow, my life is complete, or it would be if I just had a good book to read whilst I eat, so Tracey Hinton says Krimi!

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Maria Giordano on April 10, 2016 at 13:00 said:

Krimi

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Prithviraj Guha on April 10, 2016 at 14:10 said:

Krimi

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Tom Ruffles on April 10, 2016 at 15:02 said:

Tom Ruffles
Answer: B) Krimi

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Jo Costello on April 10, 2016 at 15:05 said:

Jo Costello
B Krimi

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David Weller on April 10, 2016 at 15:12 said:

Krimi

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Helen Carpenter on April 10, 2016 at 15:16 said:

Helen Carpenter
Krimi

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jacqueline henzell on April 10, 2016 at 15:26 said:

Jacqueline Henzell
B Krimi

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vicky blake on April 10, 2016 at 15:59 said:

Victoria Blake Krimi Lots of good luck with this!

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- Mrs P. on April 10, 2016 at 16:08 said:
  
  Thanks, Vicky!
  
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Derek Briggs on April 10, 2016 at 18:05 said:

B. Krimi

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stuartthomsonblog on April 10, 2016 at 18:41 said:

Krimi
Stuart Thomson

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Chris Wolak on April 11, 2016 at 00:54 said:

Chris Wolak. B. Krimi
Wonderful giveaway and thank you for the free download!

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- Mrs P. on April 11, 2016 at 08:49 said:
  
  You’re very welcome, Chris! Hope you enjoy.
  
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William Whelan on April 11, 2016 at 05:49 said:

William Whelan
B. Krimi

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Cath Sell on April 11, 2016 at 09:00 said:

Cath Sell
b) Krimi

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lartonmedia on April 11, 2016 at 09:28 said:

Sharon Wheeler
B. Krimi

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Brian R Bird on April 11, 2016 at 15:47 said:

B. Krimi.
BR BIRD.

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Paul Jeorrett on April 11, 2016 at 15:57 said:

Paul Jeorrett – Krimi

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Sally-Ann Spencer on April 11, 2016 at 18:20 said:

Krimi

Looking forward to reading the book!

Sally-Ann Spencer

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- Mrs P. on April 11, 2016 at 19:26 said:
  
  Great! Did you see there’s a free chapter available?
  
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locorini on April 11, 2016 at 18:32 said:

Sydney – Krimi

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Rhiannon McGlade on April 11, 2016 at 20:11 said:

Rhiannon McGlade
Krimi

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Steven Richards on April 11, 2016 at 21:00 said:

B. Krimi
Steven Richards
Will have to buy Plan D if I don’t win, sounds very interesting.

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- Mrs P. on April 13, 2016 at 20:37 said:
  
  It is…with hints of Harris’s Fatherland and Chabon’s The Yiddish Policeman’s Union…
  
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Liz E. on April 11, 2016 at 21:31 said:

Krimi

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Susi Kallweit on April 11, 2016 at 22:08 said:

Krimi
Susanne Kallweit

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cn174 on April 11, 2016 at 22:22 said:

Krimi

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- cn174 on April 11, 2016 at 22:23 said:
  
  Oops, that didn’t work. Krimi, Clare Nolan 🙂
  
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chessbibliophile on April 12, 2016 at 01:50 said:

Thanks.
B)Krimi

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Robie on April 12, 2016 at 04:24 said:

The answer: B – Krimi!

Robert J

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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:35 said:
  
  Congratulations, Robert! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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billiobob on April 12, 2016 at 15:30 said:

B.Krimi
Niall Murphy

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Ankush Saikia on April 13, 2016 at 01:29 said:

B. Krimi
Ankush Saikia

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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:35 said:
  
  Congratulations, Ankush! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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Beatriz simonetti on April 13, 2016 at 04:17 said:

B. Krimi

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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:36 said:
  
  Congratulations, Beatriz! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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Mrs P. on April 13, 2016 at 20:38 said:

What an amazing number of entries! Don’t stop now. Keep them coming!

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Annegret Harms on April 14, 2016 at 06:18 said:

Krimi
Annegret Harms

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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:36 said:
  
  Congratulations, Annegret! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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nrichardsonlittle on April 14, 2016 at 07:20 said:

Krimi!

Ned Richardson-Little

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Kathy D. on April 14, 2016 at 07:51 said:

B. Krimi
Kathy Durkin

But I think I’ll skip the Bratwurst and go straight to Kaffee und Apfelstrudel.

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- Mrs P. on April 14, 2016 at 08:48 said:
  
  I’ll join you 🙂
  
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Sarah Ward on April 14, 2016 at 18:18 said:

Desperate to win! Krimi!

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Franziska Hagedorn on April 14, 2016 at 20:30 said:

B. Krimi
Franziska Hagedorn

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banff1972 on April 15, 2016 at 04:03 said:

Krimi!

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Beth Guernsey on April 15, 2016 at 06:51 said:

Beth Guernsey
B. Krimi

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Lesley on April 15, 2016 at 22:06 said:

Lesley
B. Krimi

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Anne Claydon-Wallace on April 16, 2016 at 14:29 said:

Anne
Krimi

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Sarah Pybus on April 17, 2016 at 00:10 said:

Krimi
Sarah Pybus

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- Mrs P. on April 24, 2016 at 15:37 said:
  
  Congratulations, Sarah! You’ve won a book in the Krimi Giveaway. See the end of the post for details and how to claim your prize.
  
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John Fisher on April 17, 2016 at 16:28 said:

John Fisher – B Krimi

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James Sandison on April 17, 2016 at 17:09 said:

B Krimi

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