Der Fall des leeren Rahmens - Two Gripping Detective Stories for Intermediate German Learners (B1-B2)

Tired of Boring Textbooks? Unlock Your German Fluency with Stories You Can't Put Down! Learning German can be challenging, especially finding reading material that is engaging but not so difficult that you need a dictionary for every sentence. If you're ready to move beyond repetitive drills and start enjoying the language, you've found the perfect book. This German Graded Reader offers you an exciting and effective way to improve your language skills. Dive into two gripping detective mysteries set on the vibrant streets of Berlin and watch your vocabulary grow, your grammar improve, and your confidence soar—all while solving crimes with our clever protagonist, Private Detective Klaus Richter. What You'll Find Inside This Graded Reader: Two Complete Detective Stories: Get lost in over 15,000 words of intriguing mystery and suspense, providing hours of immersive reading practice. Written Specifically for Your Level (B1-B2): The language is carefully crafted for intermediate learners. We use high-frequency vocabulary and clear sentence structures to help you read smoothly and learn new words naturally from context. Engaging, Page-Turning Mysteries: These aren't boring stories written for language learners. They are genuine crime stories with clever plots, interesting characters, and twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. A Glimpse into German Culture: Follow Klaus Richter through the elegant villas of Grunewald and the edgy, artistic neighborhoods of Kreuzberg, experiencing the unique atmosphere of Berlin. Professionally Written and Edited: The text is grammatically correct and carefully checked to ensure a high-quality, error-free reading experience, making it perfect for independent study. The Cases You Will Solve: Story 1: Der Fall des leeren Rahmens (The Case of the Empty Frame) A priceless painting vanishes from the wall of a wealthy elderly woman's villa. There are no signs of a break-in, the doors were locked, and the windows are secure. The police are stumped, but Detective Richter suspects the thief is someone from the inside. He must navigate a world of family secrets, greed, and hidden motives where everyone is a suspect. Story 2: Der verschwundene Musiker (The Missing Musician) A young woman begs Klaus Richter to find her brother, a talented street musician who has disappeared. The police believe he simply left town, but his sister is convinced something is wrong—he left his most prized possession, his handmade guitar, behind. Richter's investigation leads him into the vibrant and sometimes dangerous subculture of Berlin's artists, where he uncovers a story of forbidden love, gambling debts, and a secret worth killing for. Stop Memorizing, Start Experiencing! Reading is one of the most powerful tools for mastering a language. By experiencing vocabulary and grammar in the context of a thrilling story, you will learn faster and remember more. This book is the ideal step to bridge the gap between textbook German and native-level materials.