Buy prussian blue by philip kerr online at alibris uk. First, a moment to mourn philip kerrs passing, just over. Bernie gunther, once commissar of the third reich, is on the run from erich mielke, the deputy head of stasi, and reminisces about a case he investigated seventeen years earlier in which someone shot an engineer on the terrace of hitlers private residence. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Prussian blue, philip kerr, marian wood booksputnam. The narrative is swift and adept, and so wellgrounded in the history and custom of the period that the reader is totally immersed alan furst. Phillip kerr has authored twelve novels featuring bernie gunther, the. He intends that bernie go to london and, with the vial of thallium he now pushes across the. Read an exclusive introduction to prussian blue by philip kerr.
Prussian blue is an icy warning from history crimesquad. Mar, 2018 philip kerr was the new york times bestselling author of the acclaimed bernie gunther novels, three of whichfield gray, the lady from zagreb, and prussian bluewere finalists for the edgar award for best novel. In kerrs newest book, prussian blue, gunther is placed in 1956 with flashbacks to the late 1930s and he is on the run from gdr official erich mielke kerr often uses real people, mixed in with the fictional, who wants him to commit a murder for him. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In prussian blue, philip kerr once more shows himself one of the greatest. Bernie gunther, once commissar of the third reich, is on the run from erich mielke, the deputy head of stasi, and reminisces about a case he investigated seventeen years earlier in which someone shot an engineer on the terrace of. Apr 17, 2018 thrilling sunday times crime club the twelfth bernie gunther mystery is as brisk and agile as its german police detective protagonist washington post in prussian blue, philip kerr once more shows himself one of the greatest master storytellers in english. I was saddened to learn that philip kerr died earlier this year. Kerr has also won several shamus awards and more about philip kerr. Unfolding in 1956, kerrs twelfth bernie gunther mystery starts with the former berlin homicide detective trying to lie low on the french riviera. Bernie gunther thriller 12 1st edition by kerr, philip isbn. But brosnans charisma and the chemistry between him and zimbalist took.
Philip kerrs prussian blue deepens the story of literatures most cryptic sleuth. Philip kerr is the author of eleven previous gunther novels. The title of philip kerrs latest bernie gunther novel, the 12th in the series is prussian blue, a title that is either the antidote for a nasty odorless and colorless poison or the color of prussian army coats worn during the great war. Bernie gunther novels by philip kerr are always skillfully plotted and prussian blue. If theres one thing hes learned, its never to refuse a job from a highranking secret policeman. Prussian blue by philip kerr penguin random house audio. Buy prussian blue by philip kerr online at alibris. Dave mcdermand houston public media mystery novelist philip kerr just released the 12th book in his. From new york timesbestselling author philip kerr, the muchanticip. Gunther is one of crime fictions most gratifyingly melancholy creations, and in prussian blue we watch him match wits with the officialdom of two germanys, pre and postwar. Buy a cheap copy of prussian blue book by philip kerr. Prussian blue ebook surrey libraries bibliocommons. Prussian blue is a dark blue pigment produced by oxidation of ferrous ferrocyanide salts.
Philip kerr published his first novel march violets in 1989. When his cover is blown, bernie gunther plays a game of catandmouse with an old enemy before escaping to berlin seeking help from a group of former allies. Bernie gunther sly, subversive, sardonic, and occasionally hilarious is one of the greatest antiheroes ever written, and as always he lights up this tough and unflinching novel. The empirical formulaminus the water of crystallizationis fe 7 cn 18. The pigment prussian blue consists of iron cations, cyanide anions, and water. You are supporting writers and allowing penguin to continue to publish books for every reader.
Booktopia prussian blue, bernie gunther novel by philip. Prussian blue is an invented pigment used in painting. Not only does kerr move back forth between 1939 and 1956, but the cast of characters is large, and the novels dense plot has more curves than one of bernies buxom beauties. Dont miss the latest bernie gunther series novel, new for 2018, greeks bearing gifts is. Prussian blue a bernie gunther novel book 12 kindle edition by kerr, philip. It featured bernie gunther, a police detective in berlin.
In this gripping latest outing for detective bernie gunther, once again he lays bare the horrors, and not just for jews, of life under nazi rule. Theres a world of new ideas in every books newsletter. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data names. Prussian blue, by philip kerr, is an ambitious work of historical fiction that requires a sizeable commitment of time and energy on the part of its readers. Philip kerr has written over thirty books of which the bestknown are the internationally renowned and bestselling bernie gunther series. Once again kerr leads us through the facts of history and the vagaries of human nature.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In both cases, there is plenty for gunther to be melancholy about. Turning back the clock to 1939, the novel immediately goes up a number of gears and from then on is impossible to put down. Prussian blue a bernie gunther novel book 12 kindle. Lee child calls bernie gunther one of the greatest antiheroes ever written france, 1956.
Philip kerr has written over thirty books of which the bestknown are the. Kerrs particular attention in developing realistic, detailed and absorbing historical plots has brought him a bestseller status as well as nominations for both shamus and edgar awards. Prussian blue is also a paint pigment and the only known cure for thallium. Lee child once again kerr leads us through the facts of history and the vagaries of human nature. Another name for the color is berlin blue or, in painting, parisian or paris blue. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In order of publication, field gray, prague fatale, a man without breath, the lady from zagreb, and the other side of silence were all new york times bestsellers and field gray and the lady from zagreb were finalists for the edgar. The isbn of this book is 9781524756154 and the format is paperback. Bernie gunther novels by philip kerr are always skillfully plotted and prussian blue is no exception. Writer philip kerr holds a copy of his latest mystery novel, prussian blue. Description prussian blue by philip kerr the twelfth book in the sunday times and new york times bestselling series, perfect for fans of john le carre and charles cumming. Philip kerr was the new york times bestselling author of the acclaimed bernie gunther novels, three of whichfield gray, the lady from zagreb, and prussian bluewere finalists for the edgar award for best novel. Kerr also won several shamus awards and the british crime writers association ellis peters award for historical crime fiction.
Apr 04, 2017 theres a world of new ideas in every books newsletter. Bernie gunther, once commissar of the third reich, is on the run from erich mielke, the deputy head of stasi, and reminisces about a case he investigated seventeen years earlier. Prussian blue would be an exceptional achievement considered on its own, but it is incredible to think that this is the 12th novel in an ongoing series which is yet to produce a dud. Prussian blue by philip kerr incredible books from. Turning back the clock to 1939, the novel immediately goes up a number of gears and from then on is. A bernie gunther novel series philip kerr philip kerr has won an international reputation as a master of historical suspense with his noir detective bernie gunther tackling the dark underbelly of nazi and postwarera germany. I was entertained, though it was not one of kerrs best. Kerr s raymond chandleresque mysteries about a cynical berlin cop reluctantly working for the nazis are his masterpiece sun philip kerr s bernie gunther novels are a high benchmark in noir fiction that blend clandestine historical fact with an epic imagination.
An old and dangerous adversary, mielke is calling in a debt. Thus, the formula that gives a truer idea of its composition is fe 4. The book prussian blue is published by random house large print publishing. Tom hanks in prussian blue, philip kerr once more shows himself one of the greatest master storytellers in english. You are probably less likely to know it is also the medical antidote to poisoning from certain heavy metals, including thallium. Bernie gunther, once commissar of the third reich, is on the run from erich mielke, the deputy head of stasi, and reminsces about a case he investigated seventeen years earlier in which someone shot an engineer on the terrace of hitlers private residence. Prussian blue philip kerr read online free books archive. Prussian blue, by philip kerr marian wood books putnam. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading prussian blue a bernie gunther novel book 12. When his cover is blown, former berlin bull and unwilling ss officer bernie gunther must reenter a catandmouse game t.
The narrative is swift and adept, and so wellgrounded in the history and custom of the period that the reader is totally immersed. Prussian blue is the 12th bernie gunther novel by philip kerr. Prussian blue is the name of a ferrocyanide pigment first synthesized in 1704. The most interesting legal philosophy is german, so naturally i went to germany, particularly to berlin, quite a bit. From new york times bestselling author philip kerr, the muchanticipated return of bernie gunther, our compromised former berlin bull and unwilling ss officer. Read prussian blue by philip kerr available from rakuten kobo. This seems odd with respect to the iron oxidation state until you learn that the complex contains fe ii and fe iii. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Erich mielke, deputy head of the east german stasi, has turned up in nice, and hes not on holiday.
Prussian blue by philip kerr is the 12th bernie gunther novel, where the former berlin bull and unwilling ss officer bernie gunthers cover is blown, so he must reenter a catandmouse game that continues to shadow his life a decade after germanys defeat in world war 2. This title was previously available on netgalley and is now archived. Once again kerr leads us through the facts of history and the vagaries of human nature tom hanks. The title of this book is prussian blue and is written by author philip kerr. Prussian blue book chicago public library bibliocommons. I devoured the first three gunther novels, in gulps of fright and. But hes been tracked down by an old enemy who now heads the east german stasi and who wants bernie to assassinate a female agent in london. The berlin noir set are still my favorites but this one too extended my enjoyment of bernie gunther. Philip kerr delivers a historical thriller masterpiece. Prussian blue bernie gunther, book 12 by philip kerr. Dont miss the latest bernie gunther series novel, new for 2018, greeks bearing gifts is published on 3 april 2018 and is available to order now. Prussian blue by philip kerr, 97817842965, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Cornered and with his cover blown, gunther finds himself back in a catandmouse game that, even a decade after germanys defeat, continues to shadow his life.
Bernies old and dangerous adversary erich mielke, deputy head of the east german stasi, has turned up in niceand hes not on holiday. In prussian blue, philip kerr brings our compromised former berlin bull and unwilling ss officer bernie gunther now hiding out on the french riviera face to face with an old and dangerous enemy. In prussian blue, philip kerr once more shows himself one of the greatest master storytellers in english. Prussian blue a bernie gunther novel 9780399177057. The invitation to dinner was not unexpected, though neither was it welcome. Prussian blue 12 by philip kerr 2018, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Philip kerrs 12th bernie gunther thriller intertwines a wartime mystery. Erich mielke, deputy head of the east german stasi, has turned up in nice. When his cover is blown, former berlin bull and unwilling ss officer bernie gunther must reenter a catandmouse game that continues to shadow his life a decade after germanys defeat in world war 2. Philip kerr was born in edinburgh and read law and philosophy at birmingham university, subjects which drew him to germany.
The research and accuracy of the historical setting match that of alan furst, but the hardboiled dialogue and chandlerian turns of phrase raise kerrs work even higher. Mar, 2018 buy the paperback book prussian blue by philip kerr at indigo. Apr 03, 2017 written by philip kerr if youve tried your hand at art, you might know that prussian blue is a dark pigment used in paints. Kerr has a real talent for offering up the awful in. I was entertained, though it was not one of kerr s best. Prussian blue book ottawa public library bibliocommons. Philip kerr delivers a historical thriller masterpiece with. Philip kerr delivers a historical thriller masterpiece with prussian. Philip kerr is the new york times bestselling author of the acclaimed bernie gunther novels, three of whichfield gray, the lady from zagreb, and prussian bluewere finalists for the edgar award for best novel. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Prussian blue bernie gunther, book 12 by philip kerr book cover, description, publication history. The publisher has not provided a book description for prussian blue by philip kerr.
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