ISBN 9781782272182
Rs. 480
MacLehose Press
Down for the Count
Volume Two
Who it's for: Readers of historical crime fiction and thrillers
In November 1935 Stockholm, ex-convict Harry Kvist seeks a fresh start with his lover after release from Langholmen jail. His plans for a new life are shattered when a friend is murdered, drawing him back into the city's grim underworld. Amidst the rising tide of Nazism, Kvist, a former boxer, must confront a dangerous conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of Swedish society to find the killer.Why You Should Read? Experience a gripping historical crime novel set in a vividly rendered 1930s Stockholm. Follow Harry Kvist, a complex and compelling protagonist battling personal demons and societal corruption. Uncover a dark conspiracy and murder mystery with twists and turns. Explore a period of intense social and political upheaval, with Nazism spreading through the streets.
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- Set in 1930s Stockholm, vividly rendered historical setting
- Features ex-convict and former boxer Harry Kvist
- Murder mystery with a conspiracy reaching high society
- Explores social and political upheaval, including Nazism
- Part of a series (Volume Two)
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Is this the first book in the series?
No, this is Volume Two, so it is a sequel in the Harry Kvist series.
What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in Stockholm, Sweden, in November 1935.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Harry Kvist, an ex-convict and former boxer.
What is the main plot?
After his release from jail, Kvist's plans for a new life are shattered when a friend is murdered, and he must find the killer, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of Swedish society.
Does the book involve historical events?
Yes, it is set during the rise of Nazism in the 1930s, which is part of the social and political backdrop.