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The St. Martin’s Eve Murder: A Tale of Betrayal, Orphans, and the “Double” Anna Apollonia

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

This week’s writing prompt for 52 Ancestors, Week 11: A Turning Point. The murder of Johannes Schönlaub was very much a turning point within the family. The Night of the DaggerOn the cold night of November 11, 1603—St. Martin’s Eve—the … Continue reading →

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