A unique historical thriller that offers an unexpected version of the origin of The Little Mermaid. Copenhagen, 1834. Hans Christian Andersen works tirelessly, seeking acquaintances with the rich and famous - all in order to be noticed. He writes like a man possessed: plays, table speeches, love poems - but does not receive good reviews. Only when he begins to write fairy tales does the world manage to discern his talent. But what is true in these stories and what is fiction? The mutilated body of a prostitute is found in the port. The witness immediately names the suspect: Hans Christian Andersen, who was seen leaving her room the previous night. He makes an excuse, but the police don't believe him. Only thanks to his high connections is Andersen released, but with one condition: he must find the criminal or he himself will end up in prison. Murder of a Mermaid is a true journey through time and space. Thomas Ridal and A. J. Kazinsky are not even a duet, but a trio of authors who together managed to create an alternative history of the great poet and writer. So fascinating that you want to consider it real.