The story takes place in the fictional Bavarian village of , near Munich.
: During the festive opening of the local brewery, gardener Felix Feuchthuber has a public dispute with his friend Franz over a shared romantic interest. The next morning, Felix is found dead on the grave of Hirschberg's great-uncle Xaver, murdered with his own garden shears .
: Hirschberg is actually supposed to be helping with the wedding preparations for his Aunt Isobel , but the murder provides him with a convenient (and necessary) excuse to escape the family chaos.
: The atmosphere of the village of Krindelsdorf plays a central role, featuring local dialects and traditional Bavarian settings like breweries and family celebrations.