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Joseph Muller, a modest yet tenacious detective of the Imperial Austrian secret service, carries the weight of a past injustice that once landed him in prison. The experience sharpened his instincts, turning him into a relentless bloodhound of clues while his unassuming appearance masks a brilliant mind. Though his official rank barely rises above a patrolman, high officials quietly depend on his uncanny ability to spot the hidden thread in tangled investigations. Muller's quiet compassion often conflicts with the cold machinery of bureaucracy, adding a human dimension to his relentless pursuit of truth.

In this collection, the opening case begins when a sudden blackout extinguishes a solitary lamp in a Viennese mansion, hinting at hidden danger. A broken willow twig and an ominous evening newspaper article lead Muller into a maze of whispered rumors and suspicious guests. As he follows the faint trail, his dedication to the victim's safety clashes with the department’s cautious protocols, forcing him to act on instinct alone. Listeners are drawn into the streets of 19th‑century Vienna, feeling every subtle clue as Muller inches closer to the truth.

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