Secret Life of Mr Roos

Valdemar Roos is tired of his life and buys a hut in the Swedish countryside. When Anna Gambowska arrives, an incident occurs that will change their lives forever. Inspector Barbarotti becomes the number one murder suspect.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 512 pages
\n Publication date: 02 September 2021
\n Publisher: Pan Macmillan
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At fifty-nine years old,Valdemar Roos is tired of life. Working a job he hates,with a wife he barely talks to and two step-daughters he doesnt get on with,he doesnt have a lot to look forward to. Then,one day,a winning lottery ticket gives him an opportunity to start afresh. Without telling a soul,he quits his job and buys a hut in the remote Swedish countryside. Every day he travels down to this man-made oasis,returning each evening to his unsuspecting wife. Life couldnt be better,until a young woman arrives in paradise . . . Anna Gambowska is a twenty-one-year-old recovering drug addict. On the run from the rehab centre she hated and an abusive relationship she cant go back to,all Annas prayers are answered when she comes across a seemingly vacant hut in the Swedish woodland. But its not long before Annas ex discovers her location,and an incident occurs that will mar the lives of both Anna and Valdemar forever. Inspector Barbarotti doesnt take much interest when a woman reports her husband as missing. That is,until a dead body is found near the missing mans newly bought hut,and Mr Roos becomes the number one murder suspect . . .
The Secret Life of Mr. Roos is a captivating third installment in Håkan Nesser's Inspector Barbarotti series. At the age of fifty-nine, Valdemar Roos finds himself weary of life. He detests his job, his marriage is strained, and he struggles to connect with his stepdaughters. However, a lucky lottery ticket presents him with a chance to begin anew. Without revealing his plans to anyone, he quits his job and purchases a remote hut in the picturesque Swedish countryside. Every day, he ventures to this tranquil retreat, returning each evening to his unsuspecting wife. Life seems perfect until a young woman named Anna Gambowska enters his world. Anna is a twenty-one-year-old recovering drug addict, fleeing from an abusive relationship and a repressive rehab center. When she stumbles upon the seemingly vacant hut in the Swedish wilderness, it seems like her prayers have been answered. However, her ex-partner soon finds out about her whereabouts, and a tragic incident ensues that will forever alter the lives of both Anna and Valdemar. Inspector Barbarotti initially shows little interest when a woman reports her husband missing. However, when a dead body is discovered near the missing man's newly acquired hut, Roos becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. As the case unfolds, Barbarotti delves deeper into the lives of the two main characters, uncovering their secrets and motivations. The novel is a masterfully crafted exploration of human emotions, relationships, and the consequences of our choices. It is a testament to Nesser's talent as a writer, who weaves a complex and compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. The Secret Life of Mr. Roos is a must-read for fans of crime fiction, as well as anyone who enjoys a well-written and thought-provoking story.

\n Weight: 362g\n
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 34 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781509892259\n \n