Death lurks at the most beautiful beach in Denmark. As a funeral director, Gitte Madsen is prepared to face death head-on. However, a corpse on the terrace of her cozy holiday home throws even the capable half-Danish woman off balance. On the ferry from Puttgarden, she had already noticed a young man who seemed to feel threatened. The fact that he ends up dead on Gitte's doorstep that very evening cannot be a coincidence. What is the significance of the Viking runes that were etched into the dead man's skin? And what role does Gitte's father, who disappeared in Marielyst twenty years ago, play in this mystery? Together with Ole Ansgaard, the local commissioner, Gitte delves into the secrets of this idyllic vacation spot. Frida Gronover has crafted a wonderful holiday crime novel that aligns perfectly with the current Hygge trend.