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Beate Maxian iest aus "Die Tote vom Weihnachtsmarkt" im Hotel Gartnerkofel
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Beate Maxian reads from
The Dead Woman from the Christmas Market - Saturday, 10.10.2026
The Sarah Pauli Series, Volume 17
Exciting, mysterious, and full of Viennese charm: A new case for journalist Sarah Pauli. A December evening in Vienna. The city sparkles with festive lights, snow covers streets and houses. Everything is quiet and peaceful. Until a sinister find is made at the Christmas market at Schönbrunn Palace: An employee of a small Christmas decoration stall is found dead in the snow, in front of her, an incense bowl with cold ash. Who wanted the woman not to experience Christmas Eve? Journalist Sarah Pauli, who is well-versed in superstitions and old rituals, begins to investigate. A trail leads her to the Waldviertel and an old murder case ...
Beate Maxian lives with her family near Attersee and in Vienna and is one of the most successful authors in Austria. Her Vienna crime novels featuring journalist Sarah Pauli regularly top the bestseller list there. Her crime novels featuring delicatessen dealer Lou Conrad also became bestsellers instantly.
Sun, mountains, relaxation – Hotel Gartnerkofel
No matter if family vacation, romantic getaway for two, or productive conferences – at Hotel Gartnerkofel, mediterranean lifestyle and alpine charm come together to create an unforgettable experience. The hotel is located at an altitude of 1,500 m at Nassfeld, with wonderful Alpine air and a breathtaking view of the valley. The culinary offerings focus on regionality: relax, feel good, and enjoy are the top priorities here.
Murder Mystery Reading at Hotel Gartnerkofel 10.10.2026
Excitement and Viennese flair await you at a special evening at Hotel Gartnerkofel. Bestselling author Beate Maxian reads from her new crime novel “The Dead Woman from the Christmas Market” and takes you into a mysterious case full of superstitions, old rituals, and unexpected twists. Join journalist Sarah Pauli on her thrilling quest between festively decorated Vienna and the Waldviertel. Afterwards, enjoy a shared dinner in a cozy atmosphere.
Program:
5:30 p.m. - Come Together in the hotel lobby - Aperitif
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Reading in the seminar room
7:30 p.m. - Dinner - Dinner
Price:
Reading including aperitif & dinner:
€ 75.00 per person
Overnight Package:
Gartnerkofel Well-Being Culinary including a murder mystery reading:
Single room: € 255.00 per person/night
Double room: € 245.00 per person/night
Local tax: € 2.70 per person/night
https://www.gartnerkofel.at/familienhotel-oesterreich/all-inclusive-kulinarik
Tickets for the event can be booked directly here online or via email at Hotel Gartnerkofel: info@gartnerkofel.at - the package with overnight stay is only bookable directly at the hotel.
An event as part of the Krimifest Kärnten 2026.
Hotel Gartnerkofel
Sonnenalpe Nassfeld 18
9620 Hermagor-Pressegger See
(0043) 0043 4285 8175
info@gartnerkofel.at
https://www.gartnerkofel.at
The Dead Woman from the Christmas Market - Saturday, 10.10.2026
The Sarah Pauli Series, Volume 17
Exciting, mysterious, and full of Viennese charm: A new case for journalist Sarah Pauli. A December evening in Vienna. The city sparkles with festive lights, snow covers streets and houses. Everything is quiet and peaceful. Until a sinister find is made at the Christmas market at Schönbrunn Palace: An employee of a small Christmas decoration stall is found dead in the snow, in front of her, an incense bowl with cold ash. Who wanted the woman not to experience Christmas Eve? Journalist Sarah Pauli, who is well-versed in superstitions and old rituals, begins to investigate. A trail leads her to the Waldviertel and an old murder case ...
Beate Maxian lives with her family near Attersee and in Vienna and is one of the most successful authors in Austria. Her Vienna crime novels featuring journalist Sarah Pauli regularly top the bestseller list there. Her crime novels featuring delicatessen dealer Lou Conrad also became bestsellers instantly.
Sun, mountains, relaxation – Hotel Gartnerkofel
No matter if family vacation, romantic getaway for two, or productive conferences – at Hotel Gartnerkofel, mediterranean lifestyle and alpine charm come together to create an unforgettable experience. The hotel is located at an altitude of 1,500 m at Nassfeld, with wonderful Alpine air and a breathtaking view of the valley. The culinary offerings focus on regionality: relax, feel good, and enjoy are the top priorities here.
Murder Mystery Reading at Hotel Gartnerkofel 10.10.2026
Excitement and Viennese flair await you at a special evening at Hotel Gartnerkofel. Bestselling author Beate Maxian reads from her new crime novel “The Dead Woman from the Christmas Market” and takes you into a mysterious case full of superstitions, old rituals, and unexpected twists. Join journalist Sarah Pauli on her thrilling quest between festively decorated Vienna and the Waldviertel. Afterwards, enjoy a shared dinner in a cozy atmosphere.
Program:
5:30 p.m. - Come Together in the hotel lobby - Aperitif
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Reading in the seminar room
7:30 p.m. - Dinner - Dinner
Price:
Reading including aperitif & dinner:
€ 75.00 per person
Overnight Package:
Gartnerkofel Well-Being Culinary including a murder mystery reading:
Single room: € 255.00 per person/night
Double room: € 245.00 per person/night
Local tax: € 2.70 per person/night
https://www.gartnerkofel.at/familienhotel-oesterreich/all-inclusive-kulinarik
Tickets for the event can be booked directly here online or via email at Hotel Gartnerkofel: info@gartnerkofel.at - the package with overnight stay is only bookable directly at the hotel.
An event as part of the Krimifest Kärnten 2026.
Hotel Gartnerkofel
Sonnenalpe Nassfeld 18
9620 Hermagor-Pressegger See
(0043) 0043 4285 8175
info@gartnerkofel.at
https://www.gartnerkofel.at
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