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1793: The Wolf and the Watchman
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Series: Jean Mickel Cardell
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1793: The Wolf and the Watchman
'The best historical thriller I've read in twenty years' A.J. Finn
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A remarkable debut novel — Sunday Times
The best historical thriller I've read in twenty years — A.J. Finn
A thrilling, unnerving, clever and beautiful story. Reading it is like giving a little gift to oneself — Fredrik Backman
The year is 1793, Stockholm. King Gustav of Sweden has been assassinated, years of foreign wars have emptied the treasuries, and the realm is governed by a self-interested elite, leaving its citizens to suffer. On the streets, malcontent and paranoia abound.
A body is found in the city's swamp by a watchman, Mickel Cardell, and the case is handed over to investigator Cecil Winge, who is dying of consumption. Together, Winge and Cardell become embroiled in a brutal world of guttersnipes and thieves, mercenaries and madams, and one death will expose a city rotten with corruption beneath its powdered and painted veneer.
The Wolf and the Watchman depicts the capacity for cruelty in the name of survival or greed — but also the capacity for love, friendship, and the desire for a better world.
Series: Jean Mickel Cardell
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1793: The Wolf and the Watchman by Niklas Natt och Dag is lauded as an exceptional debut that vividly captures the dark essence of Swedish noir. Reviewers highlight its gripping narrative and well-crafted historical setting, noting its combination of raw suspense with literary quality. Emphasising both cruelty and humanity, this novel is seen as a notable addition to the crime and thriller genre, praised for its depth and captivating storytelling.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781473682146
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Niklas Natt och Dag is a member of the oldest surviving noble family in Sweden. His ancestors were responsible for the murder of the rebel Engelbrekt in 1436, commanded the army that lost Stockholm to the Danes in 1520, and were forced into exile after having demanded the abdication of Charles XIV in 1810. His surname, Natt och Dag, translates into Night and Day - the origin of this slightly unusual name is the family crest, a shield split horizontally in gold and blue.
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