 In those movies, which are based on a series of books, the character of Angela Merkel finds herself bored after retiring from politics, so she takes up sleuthing with the help of her flatulent pug. Now, that is weird, but the weird part is it doesn't feel that weird. I absolutely believe Angela Merkel would be a great amateur detective, and I admire the author who thought of writing about her and jumped at the Chancellor. Here's Jen Grant with Chancellor.