The Case of the Golden Bullet

"The Case of the Golden Bullet" by Auguste Groner is a thrilling mystery novel set in Imperial Austria, featuring Detective Joseph Muller of the Secret Service. The story starts with the perplexing death of Professor Paul Fellner, discovered in his locked study with a golden bullet, initially ruled as suicide. Muller, known for his sharp mind, quickly recognizes it as murder and embarks on a hunt for the truth. This leads him through secret love affairs and concealed motives, revealing an intricate web of deception connected to a powerful man's wife and a love triangle. Key evidence, like a tortoise-shell hairpin and the distinctive golden bullet, guides Muller as he exposes hidden agendas and unravels the layers of personal tragedy that led to the professor’s death, ultimately shining a light on the heavy consequences of secret desires and the complicated nature of uncovering justice.