Through the Glass Darkly: Stories

2001

This small 91-page volume was published in 2001 in Germany, in German only, by Rowohlt Taschenbuch Verlag. As far as we know it was not published in any other language.

It consists of two short stories, both written by Philip Kerr in 1999: Durch Den Spiegel Ein Dunkles Bild (Through the Glass Darkly) and Mein Edinburgh (My Edinburgh).

From the book jacket:
In seinen Geschichten führt uns Kerr an die Abgründe menschlicher Befindlichkeiten. Denn hinter der Fassade des Alltäglichen lauern Obsessionen, die nur eines kleinen Anstoßes bedürfen, um außer Kontrolle zu geraten.

Translation:
"In his stories Kerr leads us to the depths of human sensibilities. Behind the facade of everyday life lurk obsessions that only require a small stumbling block to get out of control."

AI description: THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS by Philip Kerr is a collection of two short stories by the British author, first published in 1999. The two stories included are: *Through the Glass Darkly* and *My Edinburgh*. In the title story, Kerr transports the reader into his signature historical noir atmosphere. The plot is set against the backdrop of Germany's past. He masterfully weaves together historical details, fictional elements, and the somber mood of post-war Berlin—a style similar to that which made his famous BERLIN NOIR trilogy so renowned. The short story offers a compelling, concise crime narrative that fans of Philip Kerr appreciate for its atmospheric depth and the gripping integration of historical settings.

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