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The Informer

Book by Steen Langstrup · 13 quotes · Scandinavian Mysteries, Noir Fiction, Ww2

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“We were supposed to be heroes.” “There’s no such thing as heroes.” Conversation between ‘Alis K’ and ‘Borge’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Heroes Ww2 Scandinavian Mysteries

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“That’s war. It won’t let anyone get away unscathed. I’m sorry about Grete.” Verner aka ‘Jens’ in the novel 'the Informer' by Steen Langstrup”

War Ww2 Denmark

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“You just hang in there, boy, hang in with that apprenticeship of yours, do you hear me? You are lucky they would even take someone like you. You’re a child of the slums. A ragtag. On top of that, you’re a whining piece of shit. Nobody will ever do anything for you. Do you understand what I’m saying? They’ll let you starve to death, no problem. Nobody is going to cry on your grave.” Poul-Erik’s Mother The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Crime Mothers Noir Style Scandinavian Mysteries

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“I’ve been washing stairs my whole life. One day after the other. Since I was five years old. I’ve never complained. Shame on you. I’m embarrassed to have a son like you…can’t even look after his own bicycle. You just wait until your dad comes home. Then you’ll be in trouble, I can tell you that much.” Poul-Erik’s Mother The Informer”

Mothers Bicycle Scandinavian Mysteries

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“People change sides. You’ve always been a dirty piece of shit cop. You can be bought, Verner!” “Just like you, Ingrid. Just like you.” Conversation between ‘Alis K’ and ‘Jens’ in the novel 'The Informer' by Steen Langstrup”

Ww2 Cops Informers Scandinavian Mysteries

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“There are criminals everywhere these days, you know. One might end up missing the police! Who would have thought that possible?” The Maid The Informer by Steen Langtrup”

World War 2 Crime Thriller Noir Fiction Scandinavian Mysteries

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“We saved the lives of a whole family that night. Children, parents, uncles, aunts, grandparents, all sailed to safety in Sweden inside a little fisherman’s boat.” Johannes aka ‘BB’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Crime Fiction Noir Fiction World War Two Scandinavian Mysteries

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“It was the second time in a row they were expecting us. We’ve got an informer in our group.” Johannes aka ‘BB’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

World War 2 Crime Thriller Noir Fiction Scandinavian Mysteries Sabotage Group Bb

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“No! The mission was to terminate one Hipo officer. Not four by random. You didn’t get him so the operation was a failure.” Johannes aka ‘BB’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Mission Noir Fiction Scandinavian Mysteries Hipo

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“What if the saboteurs come while he’s standing there pissing on our truck?” “Then he’s in trouble.” Conversation between two Gestapo Officers The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Trouble Noir Fiction Scandinavian Mysteries Trucks

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“Someday this war will be over. A new order of the world will appear in its place. The idea of Socialism will prevail. In the future they’ll remember us as heroes.” Thorkild aka ‘Borge’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Socialism Noir Style Scandinavian Mysteries

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“Agreed. We could set a trap for him. See if he goes for it.” “How would we do that?” Conversation between ‘Borge’ and ‘Jens’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Ww2 Trap Informer

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“I’ve just been wandering the streets at night. If I came by a German soldier out alone, I would follow him, shove the pistol to the back of his head, and shoot. Once, I even did two at the same time, but they were really drunk.” Poul-Erik aka ‘Willy’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Noir Wandering Ww2 Scandinavian Really Drunk

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