Die Ermordung einer Butterblume und andere Erzählungen

A compact collection of early‑twentieth‑century tales, this volume moves from quiet seaside sketches to uncanny encounters, each threaded with a keen eye for everyday oddities. The stories vary in tone—some playful, others introspective—but all share a restless curiosity about the people and places that flicker through fleeting moments.

The opening vignette follows a weary Brazilian traveler on the promenade of Ostende, his senses awash with the glare of sun‑lit water, the rustle of wind‑torn sails, and the distant strains of a concert. As he drifts among fashionable crowds, a mysterious woman in a wide‑brimmed hat repeatedly appears, prompting him to question the thin line between chance and intention. The narrative captures his lingering melancholy, the salty air, and the subtle tension of a chance meeting, inviting listeners to linger on the delicate interplay of memory, desire, and the sea’s relentless rhythm.