A German Requiem by Philip Kerr (English) Paperback Book

Description: A German Requiem by Philip Kerr The third in the late Philip Kerrs universally acclaimed Berlin Noir trilogy, A German Requiem sees detective Bernie Gunther enter the new and terrifying world of post-war Vienna. In the bitter winter of 1947 the Russian Zone is closing ever more tightly around Berlin. So when an enigmatic Russian colonel asks Bernie Gunther to go to Vienna, where his ex-Kripo colleague Emil Becker faces a murder charge, Bernie doesnt hesitate for long. Despite Beckers unsavoury past, Gunther is convinced that shooting an American Nazi-hunter is one crime he didnt commit.But Vienna is not the peaceful haven Bernie expects it to be. Communism is the new enemy, and with the Nuremberg trials over, some strange alliances are being forged against the Red Menace - alignments that make many wartime atrocities look lily-white by comparison.Vividly evoking the atmosphere of postwar Vienna, A Germen Requiem brings all Philip Kerrs pace and mordant wit to the tangle of guilt, suspicion, and double-dealing that laid the foundations for the Cold War.For Christmas, I would like all of Philip Kerrs Berlin Noir novels Sam Mendes, GuardianPhilip Kerr is the contemporary master of the morally complex thriller New York Observer FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover The contemporary master of the morally complex thriller New York Observer Detective Bernie Gunther wants out. The bitter winter of 1947, and the Russian Zone is closing ever more tightly around Berlin. So when Bernie Gunther is asked to go to Vienna, where an ex-Kripo colleague Emil Becker faces a murder charge, he doesnt hesitate for long. And, despite an unsavoury past, he suspects Becker may be innocent for once... But Vienna is not the peaceful haven Bernie expects it to be. Communism is the new enemy, and with the Nuremberg trials over, some strange alliances are being forged against the Red Menace - alignments that make many wartime atrocities look lily-white by comparison. Vividly evoking the atmosphere of postwar Vienna, A Germen Requiem brings all Philip Kerrs pace and mordant wit to the tangle of guilt, suspicion, and double-dealing that laid the foundations for the Cold War. Complex intrigue...brilliantly provoking political asides and insights The Times Powerful period flavour; a gruff, subversive hero; Kerr delivers the goods Literary Review Author Biography Philip Kerr was born in Edinburgh and read Law at university. He stayed on to read Law and Philosophy as a postgraduate, most of this German, which was when he first became interested in German twentieth century history.He worked first as a copywriter at a number of advertising agencies, including Saatchi & Saatchi, but spent most of his time researching an idea hed had for a novel about a Berlin-based policeman. And following several trips to Germany - and a great deal of walking around mean streets of Berlin - his first novel, March Violets, was published in 1989 and introduced the world to the iconic tough-talking detective Bernie Gunther.Since then he has written and published ten universally lauded Bernie Gunther novels, and is currently working on his eleventh. He has won both the RBA International Prize for Crime Writing, and the CWA Ellis Peters Historic Crime Award. Review Philip Kerr is the contemporary master of the morally complex thriller... * New York Observer * Review Text Philip Kerr is the contemporary master of the morally complex thriller... Review Quote "Rooted in historical details, driven by a powerful narrative, this atmospheric novel traces a frightening course amid a multiplicity of ironies." -- Publishers Weekly Details ISBN024197691X Year 2015 ISBN-10 024197691X ISBN-13 9780241976913 Format Paperback Author Philip Kerr Pages 320 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Language English Short Title GERMAN REQUIEM Media Book DEWEY 823.914 Residence London, ENK Publication Date 2015-10-29 Series Bernie Gunther Series Number 3 UK Release Date 2015-10-29 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2015-10-29 NZ Release Date 2015-10-29 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97829533;

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