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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 28 MIN

Yiddish Sherlock Holmes with Mikhl Yashinsky

from Clued in Mystery Podcast · host Clued in Mystery

Brook and Sarah are joined by Mikhl Yashinsky, who translated 15 short stories written by Jonas Kreppel in the early twentieth century. Featuring Max Spitzkopf--billed as "The Yiddish Sherlock Holmes"--the stories were incredibly popular with the Jewish community in Vienna, and thanks to Yashinsky, are now available for English readers to enjoy.Discussed and mentionedAdventures of Max Spitzkopf (2025) Jonas Kreppel (translated by Mikhl Yashinsky)About Mikhl YashinskyInstagram: @mikhldarlingWebsite: https://yashinsky.com/For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.comSign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/Order Life or Delft by Brook and SarahFor a full episode transcript, visit: https://cluedinmystery.com/max-spitzkopf-yiddish-sherlock-holmes/

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