DÖDEN TAR SEMESTER – DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY
By Carina Burman
APRIL 1956: DETECTIVE novel critic Florence Granat collapses at the newspaper office and is ordered to rest in the South, far from the stress of the newspaper district. A bus trip to Rome seems like the perfect recovery, but something does not seem right. No sooner have they reached the continent than Florrie’s hunch is confirmed by a mysterious death. As the bus rolls on, Florrie uncovers the secrets of her fellow passengers one by one, and at the end of the journey she finds the solution – and the Eternal City.
DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY is a detective story in the tradition of Agatha Christie and Swedish 1950s queen of crime Maria Lang, for escapists, lovers of Italy and history buffs.
ABOUT THE BOOK
First published by Albert Bonniers, Sweden 2025
RIGHTS SOLD
Denmark, Turbine
Sweden, Albert Bonniers
REVIEWS
So entertaining and smart that I just melt.
– Skånska Dagbladet, Sweden
Oh, I am enchanted! Seduced, even. Carina Burman has written a wonderful little detective story, sweet as sugar but with enough realistic darkness at the bottom
– Sydsvenskan, Sweden
She invites readers on a bus journey to Rome in 1956. As a reader, it is of course an excellent opportunity to escape the miserable winter to the land of sun and lemons.
– Femina, Sweden
But oh how refreshingly funny Death Takes a Holiday is! Rarely have I been so eager to travel to Rome.
– Expressen, Sweden
A 50’s detective novel that is not inferior to Maria Lang. Crime reviewer Florrie Granat goes on a bus trip to Rome and it turns out to be so eventful that I was happy to go with them.
– Aftonbladet, Sweden
It must have been great fun for Carina Burman to write this 50’s detective story and it was also a pure pleasure to read it.
– Borås Newspaper, Sweden
Sun-soaked mystery pastiche in a 1950’s setting that should be prescribed immediately to anyone who needs a respite from our time.
– Dagens Nyheter
How we long to meet Florrie again, the amateur detective, who already feels like a dear friend!
– DAST Magazine
In short, it is an enjoyable journey to follow, even if death does NOT take a holiday…
– Ölandsbladet
Everything is served with esprit and elegance.
– Senioren
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