Release date is 2013-07-21

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"Hvad Skovsøen gemte" by Baron Palle Rosenkrantz is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Eigil Holst, a determined young police officer with aspirations of solving complex crimes. As he seeks respite from his taxing work in Copenhagen, he becomes entangled in a dark mystery involving a hidden body found in a serene forest lake. The opening of the narrative depicts Eigil Holst's excursion to a tranquil spot by aSkowsøen, aimed at alleviating the stress of his police duties. His quiet retreat is interrupted when he encounters a Swedish gentleman and his daughter, who share their fondness for the location. This encounter quickly transforms from a pleasant interlude to a serious investigation when a child’s corpse is discovered in the lake, prompting Holst to take charge of the situation as he balances personal aspirations with professional duty. The dynamic between Holst and the aristocratic characters introduces elements of social class and differing values, setting the stage for a complex exploration of crime and morality in the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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