The story was outstanding and the author placed the listener into the Post-WW2 era of occupied Germany and Austria. The characters were also excellent and the author took full advantage of the mix of nationalities and occupational personalities. The tenor of the narrative was a little too harsh at times and this was enhanced by the cadences of the narrator. However, this is a part of the "gumshoe" persona, so most folks who enjoy this kind of detective story would not be put off by it. For me, the book was set well and the characters were vivid and entertaining, so it was well worth the purchase and the time.

Good historical references, especially to The Third Man which was filmed in Vienna I 1948.

Other than Bernie, with whom I can relate, the KGB colonel has a honesty about his job and his actions.

Bernie Gunther

Yes