Renowned German author Alexandra Fröhlich, known for her bestselling novels, was tragically killed in a violent assault on her houseboat residence, as per official reports. The 58-year-old author of “Skeletons in the Closet” was discovered early last Tuesday on her cerise houseboat, docked on the Holshafen bank of the Elbe River in Hamburg.
Fröhlich, a mother of three, was found by her son, according to authorities. The local murder squad is handling the case, and after assessing the evidence and traces at the scene, they have concluded that Fröhlich’s death was a result of violence, as stated by a police spokesperson.
The police believe that the incident occurred between midnight and 5:30 a.m. They have urged any potential witnesses who might have noticed any suspicious activity around the houseboat to come forward. However, they have not yet confirmed if a suspect has been identified.
Fröhlich’s literary career began with her debut novel, “My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Catastrophes,” which was a bestseller and was hailed by critics as a “hilarious west-east satire.” Prior to her career as a novelist, Fröhlich was a journalist in Ukraine, where she founded a women’s magazine and later worked as a freelance journalist.
In 2012, she transitioned into novel writing and achieved significant success. Her other notable works include “Death Is a Certainty,” published in 2016, and “Skeletons in the Closet,” published in 2019. Both novels were published by Penguin and featured on the Spiegel Bestseller List, cementing her status as a prominent figure in the literary world.
The tragic loss of Fröhlich has sent shockwaves through the literary community, with many mourning the loss of a talented and respected author. The investigation into her murder continues, with authorities working diligently to bring the perpetrator to justice.