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Van der Valk

This series follows a police commissioner as he investigates murders within the vibrant setting of Amsterdam. It blends compelling crime narratives with insights into the protagonist's personal life and relationships. Viewers who enjoy intricate cases and the distinct atmosphere of the Dutch capital will find much to appreciate.

Love in Amsterdam

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    Love in Amsterdam

    • 320 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
    3.3(56)Add rating

    The first novel in the acclaimed VAN DER VALK series - now a major new ITV series starring Marc Warren 'Masterful' SUNDAY TIMES 'Freeling's Inspector Van der Valk is less rugged than Rebus, less parsonical than Dalgliesh, more Morse than Frost, and more Maigret than any of them. Marvellous' - Anita Brookner 'Freeling is a joy to read' TLS 'You're in for a treat' COSMOPOLITAN A woman, Elsa, is brutally murdered in her Amsterdam apartment. Her ex-lover, Martin, is seen outside the building around the time of the crime. The witness who saw him? A policeman. It looks like a straightforward case - but police inspector Van der Valk is not convinced. Despite all the evidence - and the fact that Martin originally denied he was at the apartment - he believes Martin is not guilty of murder. Instead of charging him, Van der Valk takes him on a tour: a tour of the investigation; a tour of Martin's own past; and a tour into the darkly obsessive world of Elsa...

    Love in Amsterdam