First published 2021
In the rubble of Berlin, an SS officer's pistol is uncovered. Its journey spans decades - from the trenches of World War I to the concentration camps of the Third Reich. As the gun's owners rise and fall, their stories intertwine with the unfolding horrors of the Nazi regime. A gripping, morally complex tale of how even the most ordinary objects can bear witness to history's darkest chapters.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, military-fiction, mystery, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: morally-ambiguous, object-as-witness
Setting: Berlin
Period: World War I, Third Reich
352 pages · Paperback · Penguin Random House Australia
Content warnings: violence