In recent years, Angela Merkel has made a surprising reappearance—not in politics, but as the star of a bestselling crime comedy series. German author David Safier created Miss Merkel, which imagines the former Chancellor enjoying her retirement by solving mysteries, accompanied by her loyal (and occasionally flatulent) dog, Helmut.
The series has been a runaway success, spawning a hit TV adaptation in Germany and gaining popularity in Italy. Now, thanks to British historian and translator Jamie Bulloch, the books have just been published in English for the first time. David and Jamie join us to discuss the phenomenon of Miss Merkel and how Angela Merkel became an unlikely literary sleuth.
Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera and Guillaume Gougeon.
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This woman was very much like Obama and due to her hidden Neo Marxist attitudes and Leftist tilt, has destroyed Germany. Instead of urging Germans to have more children, she became “Momma Merkel” and brought in millions of migrants that will never truly assimilate. The resulting crime wave and welfare costs have been a heavy burden on the German people. It used to be safe to go downtown but not anymore, especially for young women. Next she tilted at wind energy and solar arrays (in Germany!) and shut its nuclear plants down. These actions drove up energy costs forcing Germany to import coal and energy and closing down many German businesses. Finally, she destroyed the German military to the point where only a few hundred tanks and a few squadrons remain operational. Her Defense Secretary who executed this pillaging is now head of the EU! Yes, Merkel was no angel but a closet Marxist who has brought Germany low.