This is the premise of Waldi Lehnertz's (58) new crime novel "Murder on Appraisal Day", which is once again set in his home region, the Eifel, and will be published by Rowohlt Publishing on April 15.

A dancer takes advantage of Taher and takes his money. Taher gives her whatever money she asks for without considering his family’s situation or needs. One time, Taher finds the dancer with a ...