The local Italian Commissario who initially clashes with Ritter over the nature of the curator's death. Series Availability Published by Rowohlt , the book is the first of a trilogy: PAOLO RITTER INVESTIGATES: Murder in Parma (Vol. I)
A broody, meticulous investigator with an Italian first name he dislikes. His character is often compared to "Monk" due to his quirks, such as a compulsion for hand-sanitizing. Dani Scarpa Paolo Ritter Ermittelt 01 Mord ...
Paolo’s boss at the LKA and long-time partner, who is central to his complicated personal life. The local Italian Commissario who initially clashes with
The story follows , a top investigator for the Bavarian State Criminal Police (LKA) who possesses a near-perfect episodic memory (hyperthymesia). While this "gift" makes him an elite detective, it is often a burden in his private life, as he can never truly forget past mistakes or pain. His character is often compared to "Monk" due
The spirited chef at a restaurant in Cervia located within a hotel Paolo inherited from his late brother.
(2021) is the debut novel in the Paolo Ritter Ermittelt series by Dani Scarpa —the pseudonym of a successful German author with deep ties to Italy. The series combines a classic "whodunit" mystery with the atmospheric "Dolce Vita" of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Plot Overview
The case begins when Ritter is tasked with returning —specifically a painting by Correggio—from Munich to the National Gallery in Parma . Shortly after the successful handover, the gallery's curator, Tantaro , is found dead. While the local Italian police dismiss the death as a suicide, Ritter's instincts and unique memory lead him to suspect murder, pulling him into a web of art forgery and organized crime. Key Characters