March Violets, the first book in the Bernie Gunther series, is a gripping crime novel that takes you on a journey through the heart of Nazi Germany in the 1930s. This book is perfect for those who enjoy historical fiction and crime thrillers. Kerr's writing style is stylish and satirical, transporting readers to a time and place that is both fascinating and horrifying. With its fast-paced plot, witty dialogue, and unpredictable twists, March Violets is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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Bernhard Gunther is a private eye, specializing in missing persons. And in Hitler's Berlin, he's never short of work...Winter 1936. A man and his wife shot dead in their bed. The woman's father, a millionaire industrialist, wants justice - and the priceless diamonds that disappeared along with his daughter's life.As Bernie follows the trail into the very heart of Nazi Germany, he's forced to confront a horrifying conspiracy. A trail that ends in the hell that is Dachau...Stylishly written and powerfully evocative, Kerr's crime classic transports readers to the rotten heart of Nazi Berlin, and introduces a private eye in the great tradition of Hammett and Chandler.

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