During the carnival celebrations, a high-ranking British officer is found murdered. The timing is catastrophic, as it threatens the fragile peace between the local population and the British occupation forces.
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Lorenz Stassen's writing is often praised for its cinematic quality, likely a result of his extensive background as a screenwriter for German television. This makes Rosenmontag a particularly fast-paced and visual read. Kindle Edition
Stassen vividly depicts the "Black Market" culture and the desperation of the "Hamsterfahrten" (trips to the countryside to trade for food). Stassen vividly depicts the "Black Market" culture and
is a historical crime novel by the German author and screenwriter Lorenz Stassen , known for his expertise in the thriller and crime genres. Published in 2022 , the novel is set in Cologne in 1948 , a city still reeling from the aftermath of World War II and living under Allied occupation.
Cologne is in ruins, yet the spirit of the city is beginning to stir as the first post-war Carnival—culminating in Rosenmontag (Rose Monday)—is being planned. This contrast between the festive tradition and the grim reality of starvation and destruction provides a unique atmosphere.
The narrative often touches on the "Persilscheine" (denazification certificates) and how former Nazi officials attempted to blend back into society.