Engadiner Nächte

When Dr. Widbert Schmäh, a lawyer in St. Moritz and the gray eminence of the Engadin, summons Capaul to the Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina, the former police officer has little to counter. A guest has been found dead in his room. It's said to be a natural death, one that should not cause a stir. However, a considerable amount of cash has also gone missing, and Capaul is to discreetly inquire around the hotel. Capaul's adopted daughter, who is allowed to accompany him, is in awe: a lobby with marble columns like in a church, a golden elevator, a garden with a view over the entire valley – Lisa stands there, mouth agape in astonishment. Schmäh's interest in solving the case is not entirely selfless, as he had certain business dealings with the deceased, about which, the lawyer warns, Capaul should not know too much. Lisa aptly summarizes the situation: "Dad's problem is that he always finds dead people, no matter where he goes...".