'A delightful mix of classic crime fiction and Robert Galbraith' - IAN MOORE'Witty, compelling and an intriguing fiendish murder' - J.M. HALL'Brilliantly entertaining and fiendishly fun' - PHILIPPA EASTA dead art historian. Cold War skulduggery.
A reluctant Danish sleuth. And an extremely hungry dog. Dame Charlotte Lazerton - eminent art historian and mentor of Danish academic Torben Helle - is dead.
And to make things worse, she was found partially eaten by her Irish wolfhound, Mortimer. While the police believe that she died of natural causes, Torben becomes convinced that Charlotte was murdered, although as usual no one pays any attention to him. That is, until he gains the confidence of a policeman who has watched too many Nordic Noir television shows and is ready to listen to any Scandinavian in a fetching woolly jumper.
Aided by his old friend Leyla, Torben soon realises that there are plenty of people who might have wanted Dame Charlotte dead, from her competitors for a prestigious academic presidency to old enemies from her time in intelligence during the Cold War. One thing is for sure: Torben Helle is woefully unqualified to catch a killer, and the killer knows it... This witty murder mystery puts a modern spin on the classic Golden Age whodunnit.
A must-read for fans of Tom Hindle, Richard Osman and Janice Hallett.
Oskar Jensen
Oskar Jensen was a Danish poet and writer known for his introspective and lyrical style. His most notable works include "Songs of Solitude" and "Whispers of the Heart," which explore themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Jensen's poetry is characterized by its emotional depth and vivid imagery, drawing readers into the intimate worlds he creates. His contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the genre of modern poetry, inspiring future generations of writers to delve into the complexities of the human soul. One of his most famous works, "Songs of Solitude," remains a classic of Danish poetry, celebrated for its haunting beauty and profound insights into the human condition.
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