Germany Mysteries

As the Nazis come to power in Germany, a violent argument over a secret key causes young Johann to lose the only parent he has left. Worse, it is his half-brother, Dieter, who commits this horrific act of betrayal. Though their fragile family bonds are irrevocably destroyed, the brothers’ paths are destined to cross again. Years later, in 1945, Hitler’s army is on the verge of defeat as Soviet forces enter Germany. Hiding in plain sight, Johann works to save German lives, secretly despising the Führer to whom Dieter has sworn his allegiance.

John le Carrés ikoniske koldkrigsroman fra 1963. Alec Leamas er leder af den britiske efterretningstjeneste i Berlin og ser med egne øjne sin sidste agent blive likvideret ved Muren. Leamas er en sand professionel, en mester i den livsfarlige metier, styret af en særegen sammenbidt vilje til retfærdighed og - når det kræves - til gengældelse. og det gør det her. Leamas vil have hævn over den østtyske efterretningschef Mundt. Som sin sidste mission vil han gennemføre en dristig kontraspionageintrige.