"SS-GB" by Len Deighton is an alternate history novel set in a world where Nazi Germany has successfully invaded and occupied Great Britain during World War II. The story takes place in 1941, roughly nine months after the German victory. The protagonist is Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer, a Scotland Yard detective working under the German authorities.
Archer is tasked with investigating the murder of a physicist involved in a mysterious project. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself entangled in a web of espionage, resistance efforts, and power struggles between different factions within the Nazi regime. Archer's loyalties and moral compass are tested as he navigates the dangerous landscape of an occupied Britain.
The novel explores themes of collaboration, resistance, and the moral complexities faced by individuals in wartime. It combines elements of a detective thriller with historical and political intrigue, offering a gripping and thought-provoking narrative.
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