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Betrayal

of Karin Alvtegen, Steven T. Murray (Translator)

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Description

When Eva discovers that her husband's been having an affair, her grief and rage drive her into vengeful action. Then she meets Jonas, who for the past two years has been keeping vigil beside his comatose girlfriend. Burdened with his own sinister history, he sees a chance to start afresh with Eva..Reminiscent of the work of Patricia Highsmith and Henning Mankell, Betrayal delves into the pain of deception and how our own destructive behavior can lead to consequences far beyond our control. Nominated Best Nordic Crime Novel in 2004 and a bestseller across the continent, "Betrayal" cements Karin Alvtegen's position in the top rank of European thriller writers.

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Fiction Fiction Mystery Crime Scandinavian Literature Thriller Swedish Literature Sweden Nordic Noir Mystery Thriller Suspense

Main Characters

Eve Wirenström-Berg Jonas Hanssson Henrik Wireström-Berg Linda Persson Psygolog Yvonne Palmgren Doktor Sahlstedt Axel Wireström-Berg Anna Kerstin

Book Details

  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 304 pages
  • Publisher Canongate Books
  • Publication Date May 31st 2007
  • First Publication 11/06/03
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9781841959368
  • Edition Not informed
  • Category Fiction
  • Scenario ['Nackan (Sweden)', 'Årsta, Stockholm (Sweden)']

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