Penguin Archive After Midnight

90 Classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books, Arrested in Cologne captures the turbulence of pre-war Nazi Germany through a darkly humorous and heart-rending lens. Written by Irmgard Keun, this edition is part of the Penguin Archive series and offers a concise, 128-page paperback experience. The work follows nineteen-year-old Sanna as she flees to Frankfurt after a remark about the Fuhrer, while her circle grapples with censorship, forbidden loves, and the ever-present threat of persecution. Published on 17/04/2025 by Penguin Publishing Group, this release preserves Keun’s vivid voice and keen social insight.

In the story, Sanna’s escape collides with the complexities of a society on the brink of tyranny. Her best friend Gerti’s romance with a Jewish boy, her brother’s blacklist-worthy writings, and an aunt who could betray them all, create a tense emotional web against a backdrop of fear and hysteria. The novel blends dark humor with grave consequences, offering a poignant glimpse into life under oppressive rule.

Eigenschappen

• Penguin Archive-serie, Irmgard Keun
• Zet zich af tegen pre-oorlogse nazi-omstandigheden
• Hoofdpersonage: Sanna, negentien jaar
• 128 pagina’s
• Paperback, editie 1 armband
• Uitgegeven door Penguin Publishing Group