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In \u003cem\u003eCount Luna\u003c\/em\u003e, Lernet-Holenia delves into the themes of obsession and identity, crafting a tale steeped in suspense and psychological intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Was Jack Mortimer\u003c\/em\u003e is another riveting read, immersing readers in a noir-like atmosphere filled with unexpected twists and existential questions. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eMars in Aries\u003c\/em\u003e offers a historical lens on human nature's complexities, combining the author's keen observations with historical insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLernet-Holenia’s works are a treat for enthusiasts of literary fiction who appreciate nuanced characters and intricate plots. 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However, in war and in business, distaste can lead to negligence. When Jessiersky's board of directors sends his mysterious neighbour, \u003cem\u003eCount Luna\u003c\/em\u003e, to a concentration camp on trumped-up charges in order to seize his land, Jessiersky can't shake the feeling that \u003cem\u003eCount Luna\u003c\/em\u003e blames him. After the war ends, Jessiersky is haunted by the fear that \u003cem\u003eCount Luna\u003c\/em\u003e will seek revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo begins a wild, weird and witty cat-and-mouse chase through windswept moors, shadow-filled houses, and, eventually, the catacombs of Rome. An increasingly paranoid Jessiersky asks himself: who is \u003cem\u003eCount Luna\u003c\/em\u003e? Where is he hiding? 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Count Wallmoden, an officer and veteran of the First World War, is preparing to take part in a mysterious \"military exercise.\" One evening, while off duty, he meets the austere and beautiful Baroness Pistohlkors, whose secretive nature and elusive circle of acquaintances suggest that things—including the \"military exercise\"—are not quite what they seem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForced to leave the Baroness, Wallmoden promises to return for a tryst once his tour of duty is over, only to discover his unit has been mobilised for war. He finds himself over the border, marching across Europe—and, more seductively, stumbling to and fro over the border that separates the living from the dead. 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