The Wolf and the Watchman: 1793
The Wolf and the Watchman: 1793
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionStockholm, Sweden • 1790s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Niklas Natt och Dag's The Wolf and the Watchman: 1793 is a historical crime novel set in Stockholm. It follows a watchman and a lawyer as they investigate a gruesome murder, navigating the city's dark and gritty underbelly in the process. The story delves into themes of justice, morality, and societal decay.
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Niklas Natt och Dag's The Wolf and the Watchman: 1793 has been praised for its gripping narrative and rich historical detail, immersing readers in late 18th-century Stockholm. However, some found its graphic depictions of violence and dark themes unsettling. Overall, it's a compelling and atmospheric read for fans of historical crime fiction.
Who Should Read The Wolf and the Watchman: 1793?
Readers who enjoy grim historical mysteries and richly detailed settings will be captivated by The Wolf and the Watchman: 1793 by Niklas Natt och Dag. This novel will appeal to fans of works like The Alienist by Caleb Carr and The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco, blending dark atmospheres with intricate plots.
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The Wolf and the Watchman: 1793 is the debut novel by Swedish author Niklas Natt och Dag, who comes from a noble lineage that dates back to medieval times and is said to be Sweden's oldest surviving family of nobility.
The book won the Best Swedish Crime Novel Award from the Swedish Crime Writers' Academy in 2017, marking it as a standout entry in the Scandinavian crime fiction genre.
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Niklas Natt och Dag often immerses himself in historical research for his works, and his background includes being influenced by classic literature from authors such as Umberto Eco and Patrick Süskind.
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionStockholm, Sweden • 1790s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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