Love in Amsterdam
“Love in Amsterdam” by Nicolas Freeling, published by Penguin in 1975, is a classic mystery that delves into the complexities of a woman’s murder in Amsterdam. The narrative follows Dutch police detective Van der Valk as he investigates the brutal killing of Elsa, whose ex-lover, Martin, becomes the prime suspect. Despite the evidence against him, Van der Valk’s intuition leads him to believe in Martin’s innocence, prompting an unconventional approach to the case that intertwines the investigation with Martin’s past.
Readers will find a rich exploration of crime and detective work, as the story unfolds through Van der Valk’s methodical examination of the circumstances surrounding the murder. The book presents themes of obsession and the intricacies of human relationships, set against the backdrop of a police procedural. With 189 pages, this edition offers a concise yet engaging narrative that captures the essence of Freeling’s storytelling and the atmospheric tension of the mystery genre.
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In this classic mystery, a Dutch police detective investigates a woman’s murder with assistance from the man accused of killing her.
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 . . .
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Praise for Nicolas Freeling and Van der Valk
“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. Marvelous.” –Anita Brookner
“[Freeling] has given the detective story new dimensions much as John Le Carré has done for the spy novel.” —Newsweek
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