Disgrace
Disgrace by Jussi Adler-Olsen, published by Penguin on June 20, 2013, is a gripping narrative that intertwines the lives of Kimmie, a streetwise survivor in Copenhagen, and Detective Carl Mørck, who heads the cold cases division of Department Q. In this edition, spanning 544 pages, readers are drawn into a complex mystery surrounding a brutal murder case from twenty years prior, which resurfaces unexpectedly. As Kimmie navigates her precarious existence, evading both the police and those who seek to silence her, the tension escalates around the unresolved secrets of the past.
The story delves into themes of crime and mystery, as Carl Mørck investigates the circumstances surrounding the murder of a brother and sister, initially thought to be solved. With Kimmie holding vital information that could unravel the case, the narrative explores the lengths to which powerful individuals will go to protect their secrets. As the plot unfolds, readers will encounter a web of intrigue that challenges the boundaries of justice and truth, making this edition a compelling addition to the genre of mystery and detective fiction.
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Kimmie’s home is on the streets of Copenhagen. To live she must steal. She has learned to avoid the police and never to stay in one place for long. But now others are trying to find her. And they won’t rest until she has stopped moving – for good. Detective Carl M�rck of Department Q, the cold cases division, has received a file concerning the brutal murder of a brother and sister twenty years earlier. A group of boarding-school students were the suspects at the time – until one of their number confessed and was convicted. So why is the file of a closed case on Carl’s desk? Who put it there? Who believes the case is not solved? Carl wants to talk to Kimmie, but someone else is asking questions about her. They know she carries secrets certain powerful people want to stay buried deep. But Kimmie has one of her own. It’s the biggest secret of them all. And she can’t wait to share it . . . Praise for Jussi Adler-Olsen‘The new ‘it’ boy of Nordic Noir.’ TheTimes ‘Engrossing.’ Sunday Express‘As impressive as it is unnerving.’ Independent
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