March Violets

Immerse yourself in the gripping world of March Violets, the debut novel in Philip Kerr's acclaimed Bernie Gunther series, set against the harrowing backdrop of 1936 Berlin. This powerful crime thriller masterfully combines hauntingly vivid prose with an intricate plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Follow Bernie Gunther, a resourceful private investigator specializing in missing persons, as he navigates the treacherous waters of Nazi Germany. When a wealthy industrialist seeks justice for his daughter's brutal murder—and the recovery of priceless diamonds—Gunther finds himself deep in a web of deceit and corruption.

Experience the sharp wit and dark humor that critics laud as 'wonderfully sharp and satirical' (Times) and 'fast-paced, laconic, unpredictable, and witty' (Evening Standard). March Violets is not just a story of investigation; it's an intense journey into the heart of a political nightmare where moral lines blur and survival is paramount. With 272 pages of expertly crafted narrative, this book is a must-have for aficionados of crime fiction and historical mysteries alike.

Get your copy of March Violets today and discover the gripping beginnings of Bernie Gunther’s adventures, perfect for fans of noir, detective stories, and historical thrillers. Enjoy free shipping on this brand new paperback edition, published by Penguin UK, and experience a tale that echoes the great traditions of Hammett and Chandler. Your next thrilling read awaits!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241976012
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272


Description:
'For Christmas, I would like all of Philip Kerr's Berlin Noir novels.' Sam Mendes, Guardian
Controversial, powerful and iconic, March Violets is the first in the Bernie Gunther series by the thriller master Philip Kerr, and a must-read for any discerning crime thriller fan.

'Wonderfully sharp and satirical' Times

'An impressive debut' Guardian

'Fast-paced, laconic, unpredictable, and witty' Evening Standard

Bernhard Gunther is a private eye, specializing in missing persons. And in Hitler's Berlin, he's never short of work...
Winter 1936. A man and his wife shot dead in their bed. The woman's father, a millionaire industrialist, wants justice - and the priceless diamonds that disappeared along with his daughter's life.
As Bernie follows the trail into the very heart of Nazi Germany, he's forced to confront a horrifying conspiracy. A trail that ends in the hell that is Dachau...
Stylishly written and powerfully evocative, Kerr's crime classic transports readers to the rotten heart of Nazi Berlin, and introduces a private eye in the great tradition of Hammett and Chandler.
%%%Bernhard Gunther is a private eye, specializing in missing persons. And in Hitler's Berlin, he's never short of work . . .
Winter 1936. A man and his wife have been shot dead in their bed.

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