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With World War II ending, Jake Geismar, a former CBS Berlin correspondent, secures a press slot at the Potsdam Conference to cover the Allied occupation. His personal goal is to find Lena, the German mistress he left behind. When an American soldier's murder occurs on the conference grounds, Jake believes he has uncovered the key to his Berlin story. Instead, he uncovers a deeper narrative of corruption and intrigue within the occupation. Berlin in July 1945 is a unique mix of tragedy and chaotic celebration, reflecting the aftermath of war. As Jake searches for Lena amid the ruins, he witnesses the profound displacement and degradation caused by years of conflict. While investigating the soldier's death, he realizes that Berlin is a city rife with secrets and simmering social and political tensions. The intertwining of his two quests reveals that the American Military Government is already preparing for a new conflict in the east, identifying "good Germans" to aid in the next war. Overarching this is a monumental crime that seems, ironically, beyond punishment. Blending murder mystery, love story, and a vivid historical portrait, this narrative stands as a compelling thriller.
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The Good German, Joseph Kanon
- Language
- Released
- 2001
- Binding
- (Paperback),
- Book condition
- Good
- Price
- €1.99
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- Title
- The Good German
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joseph Kanon
- Publisher
- Picador
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 482
- ISBN10
- 0312426089
- ISBN13
- 9780312426088
- Series
- Original title
- The good German
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- With World War II ending, Jake Geismar, a former CBS Berlin correspondent, secures a press slot at the Potsdam Conference to cover the Allied occupation. His personal goal is to find Lena, the German mistress he left behind. When an American soldier's murder occurs on the conference grounds, Jake believes he has uncovered the key to his Berlin story. Instead, he uncovers a deeper narrative of corruption and intrigue within the occupation. Berlin in July 1945 is a unique mix of tragedy and chaotic celebration, reflecting the aftermath of war. As Jake searches for Lena amid the ruins, he witnesses the profound displacement and degradation caused by years of conflict. While investigating the soldier's death, he realizes that Berlin is a city rife with secrets and simmering social and political tensions. The intertwining of his two quests reveals that the American Military Government is already preparing for a new conflict in the east, identifying "good Germans" to aid in the next war. Overarching this is a monumental crime that seems, ironically, beyond punishment. Blending murder mystery, love story, and a vivid historical portrait, this narrative stands as a compelling thriller.