Kerr, Philip
A Man Without Breath: A Bernie Gunther Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780876276
- author:
- Kerr, Philip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Quercus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.4 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Historical, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Berlin, March 1943. The mood in Germany is bleak after their stunning defeat at Stalingrad. Private Investigator Bernie Gunther is at work in the German War Crimes Bureau, weary and cynical, yet aware of the value of truth in a world where it's now a rarity. When human remains are found deep in the Katyn Forest, Bernie is sent to investigate a mass grave allegedly containing Polish officers murdered by the Russians. For Josef Goebbels, proof of Russian involvement is crucial, as it could destroy the Western Alliance and give Germany a chance to reverse its devastating losses. But what if the truth is far more damaging to the German cause? Bernie Gunther's job is to provide Goebbels with the evidence he needs. However, when there's nothing left for Gunther to lose, the compulsion to speak the truth becomes ever stronger.