Funeral in Berlin

Funeral in Berlin is a classic spy novel set in Cold War Berlin, following an anonymous hero sent to arrange the defection of a Soviet scientist. But, as he discovers, the deception hides an even deadlier truth. One of the first novels written after the construction of the Berlin Wall, it is praised for its atmospheric and chilling portrayal of a divided city.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2021
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Berlin, a city of shadows and peril, serves as the backdrop for the gripping spy novel "The IPCRESS File" from 1963. The anonymous hero of the story has been dispatched to assist in the intricate plan to defect a prominent Soviet scientist, all while disguised in an elaborate mock coffin. However, as he delves deeper into the mission, he uncovers a sinister truth that threatens to engulf him. "Funeral in Berlin," one of the earliest novels written after the erection of the Berlin Wall, immerses readers in the eerie and chilling ambiance of a divided metropolis. This novel is a captivating fable that showcases the author's talent for creating vivid and atmospheric narratives.

Berlin, a city shrouded in darkness and danger, sets the stage for the gripping spy novel "The IPCRESS File" from 1963. The anonymous hero of the story is sent on a mission to assist in the intricate plan to defect a prominent Soviet scientist, all while disguised in an elaborate mock coffin. However, as he delves deeper into the mission, he uncovers a sinister truth that threatens to engulf him.

One of the earliest novels written after the construction of the Berlin Wall, "Funeral in Berlin" immerses readers in the eerie and chilling ambiance of a divided metropolis. This novel is a captivating fable that showcases the author's talent for creating vivid and atmospheric narratives.

Weight: 214g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241505380