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Bestselling German novelist found killed on Hamburg houseboat

Alexandra Fröhlich
Alexandra Fröhlich’s novels were characterised by a mix of humour, family tales and social topics. Photograph: Penguin

A murder inquiry has been launched after a bestselling German novelist was found dead on a houseboat in Hamburg having been violently attacked, police have said.

Alexandra Fröhlich, 58, whose novels have had prominence on Germany’s bestseller lists, was found on Tuesday morning, investigating authorities said.

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