Twist on misappropriated identity: Delivers a unique and thought-provoking narrative experience
Fast-paced storytelling: Keeps readers engaged with a relentless plot
Genre-defying structure: Blends elements of crime, mystery, and thriller for a multidimensional read
Adapted for film twice: Ensures recognition and accessibility for a wider audience
Part of Pushkin Press Classics series: Offers a collectible and well-edited edition
Summarized by Shop
A fascinating snapshot of Vienna between the wars, pacey and entertaining' Guardian
A man climbs into Ferdinand Sponer's cab and asks to be taken to the Hotel Bristol. Before he reaches his destination he has been murdered: shot through the throat.
Though Sponer has committed no crime, he is drawn into the late Jack Mortimer's life. As