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Murmeljagd
Book • 1969
The novel 'Murmeljagd' by Ulrich Becher is a complex and evocative work that delves into the precarious life of Albert, known as Trebla, an Austrian social democrat and WWI fighter pilot.
The story is set in the Engadine valley, where Albert faces real and imagined dangers, including the threat of deportation, suspected assassins, and personal hallucinations due to medication.
The novel vividly portrays the uncertainty, suspicion, and terror of the period as the Nazi Reich expands its influence across Europe.
The characters are often based on real-life figures, adding a layer of historical authenticity to the narrative.
The story is set in the Engadine valley, where Albert faces real and imagined dangers, including the threat of deportation, suspected assassins, and personal hallucinations due to medication.
The novel vividly portrays the uncertainty, suspicion, and terror of the period as the Nazi Reich expands its influence across Europe.
The characters are often based on real-life figures, adding a layer of historical authenticity to the narrative.
