Mysterious accidents, fast-paced heists, and sophisticated smuggling - beneath the sparkling surface of Lake Constance lie dark dramas and eerie secrets. The idyllic landscape of gentle hills by the lake is deceptive. Discover what happens when chefs from Baden, Swabia, Bavaria, Austria, and Switzerland come together. 27 authors present quirky, humorous, black-comedy, and thrilling short crime stories alongside typical recipes from the Lake Constance region. And haven't you always wanted to know how to serve a fire-breathing swan?.