Harald Harst, the intrepid detective created by Walther Kabel, is a central figure in one of the most expansive and diverse series in Kabel's body of work. Spanning from 1920 to 1934, the Harald Harst series offers a rich tapestry of mysteries that have captivated audiences for decades. The series begins with a personal tragedy that fuels Harst's relentless pursuit of justice, as he loses his fiancée to an unsolved murder. This loss propels him into a life of detective work, solving a myriad of cases that range from the eerie "Das Geheimnis des Szentowo-Sees" to the chilling "Die leuchtende Fratze." Each installment, such as "Lizabet Doogstons Opfer," delves into the dark corners of human nature, making Harald Harst a timeless figure in the world of detective fiction. Whether you're diving into the first case, "Als Assessor Harald Harst seine Verlobte durch einen ungeklärten Mordfall verliert," or exploring later adventures like "Der Mord im Sonnenschein," you're in for a thrilling journey through the mind of a master detective.