Jacek Dehnel is a writer, poet and translator. He has written several novels, including Lala (Oneworld, 2018) and Saturn (Dedalus, 2012). Jacek writes crime fiction under the pseudonym Maryla Szymiczkowa with partner Piotr Tarczynski, a translator and historian. They live in Warsaw.
‘An ingenious marriage of comedy and crime.’
– Olga Tokarczuk, 2018 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
‘Strong-minded Zofia is an appealing character and the sprightly narrative and vivid evocation of turn-of-the-century Poland make for an enjoyable tale.’
– Guardian
‘This is a crime story rich in period detail and telling observations on human nature.’
– Crime Time, on Karolina, or the Torn Curtain
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