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Blind Goddess
The chillingly gripping scandi noir from the 'godmother of modern Norwegian crime fiction' Jo Nesbo
Series: Hanne Wilhelmsen Series
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See moreIn the first instalment of the Hanne Wilhelmsen series, Anne Holt delivers a superbly chilling story of corruption in the corridors of power.
In the first instalment of the Hanne Wilhelmsen series, Anne Holt delivers a superbly chilling story of corruption in the corridors of power. 'Anne Holt is the Godmother of modern Norwegian crime fiction' - Jo Nesbo
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A drug dealer is battered to death in the outskirts of Oslo. A young Dutch student, covered in blood, walks aimlessly through the streets of the city. He is taken into custody, but refuses to speak.
Five days later, a shady criminal lawyer called Hans Olsen is murdered. The two deaths don't seem related, but Detective Inspector Hanne Wilhelmsen is unconvinced. Soon, she uncovers a link between the bodies: Olsen defended the drug dealer.
But there are powerful forces working against Hanne; a conspiracy that reaches far beyond a crooked lawyer and a small-time dealer. The investigation will take her into the offices of the most powerful men in Norway — and even put her own life at risk.
Blind Goddess by Anne Holt is a gripping tale of intrigue and danger, navigating the dark corridors of power and deception.
Series: Hanne Wilhelmsen Series
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Blind Goddess
A drug dealer is battered to death in the outskirts of Oslo. A young Dutch student, covered in blood, walks aimlessly through the streets of the city. He is taken into custody, but refuses to speak. Five days later, a shady criminal lawyer called Hans Olsen is murdered. The two deaths don't seem related, but Detective Inspector Hanne Wilhelmsen is...PaperbackSold Out
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Blind Goddess is praised for its lively and persuasive narrative style, reflective of the high standards set by top Scandinavian authors. Renowned as the godmother of Norwegian crime fiction, Anne Holt is celebrated as a top-tier thriller writer, and her work is frequently compared to the best in the genre, often standing alongside names like Stieg Larsson.
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ISBN: 9780857892256
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 January 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corvus
Edition: Main
Contributors:
- Translated by Tom Geddes
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 352
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Anne Holt is one of Scandinavia's most successful crime writers. Her two crime series - featuring Johanne Vik and Hanne Wilhelmsen - have sold more than 5 million copies and are translated into twenty-five languages. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Riverton Prize (Rivertonprisen) and the Booksellers' Prize (Bokhandlerprisen). She is the former Minister of Justice for Norway, and has worked as a police attorney, lawyer, TV news editor and anchor, media consultant and journalist.
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