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Leaving Berlin is a 2014 historical spy novel by Joseph Kanon set in post-World War II Berlin during the early Cold War era. The story follows Alex Meier, a German-born American writer who was blacklisted in Hollywood and agrees to return to the divided city on an intelligence mission. As tensions rise, he becomes entangled in a complex web of espionage operations involving the CIA, KGB, and the ruins of the German capital.
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Who is the main character in Leaving Berlin?
The story follows Alex Meier, a German-born American writer who was blacklisted in Hollywood. He reluctantly agrees to return to Berlin on an intelligence mission for the nascent CIA.
What time period is Leaving Berlin set in?
The novel is a historical spy thriller set in post-World War II Berlin during the early Cold War era. The narrative deeply explores the political tensions and physical destruction of the divided city.
Who wrote the book Leaving Berlin?
Leaving Berlin is a spy novel written by Joseph Kanon. He is an Edgar Award-winning author known for historical thrillers like 'The Good German,' which is also set in post-war Berlin.
Is Leaving Berlin based on a true story?
While the plot and characters are fictional, the backdrop of post-war Berlin is heavily grounded in real history. The novel accurately portrays the presence of blacklisted Hollywood writers and the early operations of the CIA.
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