{"title":"Richard Bodek","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Bodek\u003c\/strong\u003e presents compelling works that invite readers to explore thought-provoking themes with clarity and depth. His writing often melds intricate narratives with informative insights, making his books suitable for those seeking both engagement and knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Bodek's titles, including \u003cem\u003eDeath in the Rubble\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a distinctive blend of storytelling and critical reflection, appealing to readers who appreciate literature that educates as well as captivates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"death-in-the-rubble-by-richard-bodek-9781487552916","title":"Death in the Rubble","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1949, the year of the Berlin airlift and the founding of the two post-war German states, Elisabeth Kusian (nurse, black marketeer, morphine and methamphetamine addict, and pathological liar) garroted and dismembered two people in a mini crime spree. Her actions both fascinated and terrified the public—how could this woman, a nurse, commit such a violent act?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWest Berlin detectives attempted to run an efficient investigation under new democratic rules. Their East Berlin counterparts, newly structured along Soviet lines, employed their restricted resources to solve the case and prove the advantages of their socialist system. Both tried to use the investigation to demonstrate their distance from the Third Reich and build a brighter future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the true story of Elisabeth Kusian, \u003cem\u003eDeath in the Rubble\u003c\/em\u003e explores shifting identities, evolving gender expectations, post-fascist politics and norms, and the violence lurking beneath a city struggling to redefine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605580136684,"sku":"9781487552916","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781487552916-death-in-the-rubble.jpg?v=1778132327"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-bodek.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}