Berlin Noir by Philip Kerr
March Violets
Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Germany, the narrative follows Bernie Gunther, a former Berlin police detective turned private investigator, as he navigates the murky waters of a city teetering on the brink of chaos. With the rise of the Nazi regime, Bernie finds himself embroiled in a series of complex cases that intertwine with the political upheaval of the time. As he delves deeper into the underbelly of Berlin, he encounters a cast of morally ambiguous characters, each with their own secrets and agendas, forcing him to confront the harsh realities of a society in turmoil.
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- Published
- 1989
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 800-900
- Original Language
- English
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- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)