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Copenhagen Noir assembles a range of crime‑and‑mystery short stories translated into English. Each tale unfolds in the Danish capital, capturing the mood of noir fiction while showcasing the city’s gritty and enigmatic streets. The collection highlights the distinctive tone of Danish detective narratives within a compact, accessible format.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Bo Tao Michaëlis
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