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A Portuguese bank’s origins are rooted in Nazi wartime deals, setting the stage for intrigue that spans decades. In 1941, a young woman is murdered in Lisbon, a crime that forces Inspector Zé Coelho to dig beneath the surface. His investigation reveals not only the dark history of the local bank but also the complex web of opportunism, refugees, and military ambitions that bound Nazis and Allies together. As he pieces together evidence and confronts long‑hidden alliances, the case exposes the enduring shadows of the past that still haunt modern Lisbon.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Robert Wilson
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