About the book
With a New Introduction by Henning Mankell. The masterful first novel in the Martin Beck series of mysteries by the internationally renowned crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö (\"the best writers of police procedurals in the world\"), finds Beck hunting for the murderer of a lonely traveler.
On a July afternoon, a young woman's body is dredged from Sweden's beautiful Lake Vattern. With no clues Beck begins an investigation not only to uncover a murderer but also to discover who the victim was. Three months later, all Beck knows is that her name was Roseanna and that she could have been strangled by any one of eighty-five people on a cruise. As the melancholic Beck narrows the list of suspects, he is drawn increasingly to the enigma of the victim, a free-spirited traveler with a penchant for casual sex, and to the psychopathology of a murderer with a distinctive--indeed, terrifying--sense of propriety.
Editions of Roseanna
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307390462
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679745983
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780394717791
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307772817
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With a New Introduction by Henning Mankell. The masterful first novel in the Martin Beck series of mysteries by the internationally renowned crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö (\"the best writers of police procedurals in the world\"), finds Beck hunting for the murderer of a lonely traveler.
On a July afternoon, a young woman's body is dredged from Sweden's beautiful Lake Vattern. With no clues Beck begins an investigation not only to uncover a murderer but also to discover who the victim was. Three months later, all Beck knows is that her name was Roseanna and that she could have been strangled by any one of eighty-five people on a cruise. As the melancholic Beck narrows the list of suspects, he is drawn increasingly to the enigma of the victim, a free-spirited traveler with a penchant for casual sex, and to the psychopathology of a murderer with a distinctive--indeed, terrifying--sense of propriety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roseanna about?
With a New Introduction by Henning Mankell. The masterful first novel in the Martin Beck series of mysteries by the internationally renowned crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö (\"the best writers of police procedurals in the world\"), finds Beck hunting for the murderer of a lonely traveler.
On a July afternoon, a young woman's body is dredged from Sweden's beautiful Lake Vattern. With no clues Beck begins an investigation not only to uncover a murderer but also to discover who the victim was. Three months later, all Beck knows is that her name was Roseanna and that she could have been strangled by any one of eighty-five people on a cruise. As the melancholic Beck narrows the list of suspects, he is drawn increasingly to the enigma of the victim, a free-spirited traveler with a penchant for casual sex, and to the psychopathology of a murderer with a distinctive--indeed, terrifying--sense of propriety.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Roseanna?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: police procedural
Where can I read a sample of Roseanna?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307390462
Is Roseanna part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Martin Beck Police Mystery Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Roseanna?
Maj Sjowall, Per Wahloo
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Roseanna is available as paperback(ISBN 9780307390462) and paperback(ISBN 9780679745983) and paperback(ISBN 9780394717791) and ebook(ISBN 9780307772817)
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