Deutscher Krimi Preis
2 appearances
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Edition 17 (2001) 2nd place
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Edition 20 (2004) 2nd place
Anne Chaplet
アンネ・シャプレ
Anne Chaplet
Aliases:
コーラ・シュテファン / Cora Stephan
Pen Names:
Cora Stephan（Real name used for political writings）,
Sophie Winter（Fictional author name used in and occasionally published under since 2010）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1951-04-07 （Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany）
- Nationality
- Germany
- Languages
- German
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Translator, Political scientist, Journalist
- Active Years
- 1998-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | German Crime Fiction Prize (Deutscher Krimi Preis) | Nichts als die Wahrheit | — | Deutscher Krimi Preis jury | 2nd place |
| 2004 | German Crime Fiction Prize (Deutscher Krimi Preis) | Schneesterben | — | Deutscher Krimi Preis jury | 2nd place |
| 2003 | Radio Bremen Crime Prize (Radio-Bremen-Krimipreis) | Schneesterben | — | Radio Bremen | winner |
German Crime Fiction Prize (Deutscher Krimi Preis)
2001
Work:
Nichts als die Wahrheit
Organization:
Deutscher Krimi Preis jury
Result:
2nd place
German Crime Fiction Prize (Deutscher Krimi Preis)
2004
Work:
Schneesterben
Organization:
Deutscher Krimi Preis jury
Result:
2nd place
Radio Bremen Crime Prize (Radio-Bremen-Krimipreis)
2003
Work:
Schneesterben
Organization:
Radio Bremen
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Caruso singt nicht mehr
1998 Crime fictionDebut novel published under the Anne Chaplet name. The first in a series featuring prosecutors and detectives; a long-form crime story mixing political and social themes.
crimejusticepolitical background
Translations
- Caruso singt nicht mehr — Japanese translation (Yoshio Hirai), Sogensha, 2007
Wasser zu Wein
1999 Crime fictionSecond book in the series. Explores motives and the inner lives of characters involved in crime.
truthhuman relationships
Nichts als die Wahrheit
2000 Crime fictionThird in the series. Noted for its plot reflecting contemporary social issues; awarded recognition by the German Crime Fiction Prize.
lies and truthmedia and politics
Die Fotografin
2002 Crime fictionCenters on a mystery surrounding a photographer; deepens character relationships within the series.
memoryevidence
Schneesterben
2003 Crime fictionA winter-set installment in the series, depicting crime against a seasonal backdrop; recognized by the German Crime Fiction Prize and Radio Bremen award.
deathisolation
Erleuchtung
2012 Crime fictionA later series entry focusing on social themes underlying the crime.
revelationethics
Russisch Blut
2004 Crime fictionPart of a series starring a female veterinarian, Katarina Zawitz.
familysecrets
Schrei nach Stille
2008 Crime fictionPublished in 2008; includes elements that later connected to the fictional author persona Sophie Winter.
silenceidentity
Bibliography
- Caruso singt nicht mehr (1998)
- Wasser zu Wein (1999)
- Nichts als die Wahrheit (2000)
- Die Fotografin (2002)
- Schneesterben (2003)
- Russisch Blut (2004)
- Doppelte Schuld (2007)
- Sauberer Abgang (2006)
- Schrei nach Stille (2008)
- Erleuchtung (2012)
Translations of Works
- Caruso singt nicht mehr — Japanese translation by Yoshio Hirai (Sogensha, 2007)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- tight plottingintegration of political and social contextrealistic depiction
- Recurring Motifs
- justice and truthpolitics and mediaindividual ethics
Legacy
With a background in political science, she has published tightly plotted crime novels under the Anne Chaplet name and earned strong recognition in the German crime fiction scene. Her experience in translation and journalism informs her work.
Trivia
- Real name is Cora Stephan.
- Debuted as a novelist under the Anne Chaplet name in 1998.
- Initially published under a false author profile, later revealing her true identity.