A dangerous encounter

About “A dangerous encounter”

A Dangerous Encounter is a 1985 novel by the German writer Ernst Jünger. The story takes place in Paris during the late 19th century and centers on a murder investigation within a decadent aristocratic setting. The novel was translated into English and published in 1993 by Hilary Barr. It explores themes of morality and social decay through the lens of a crime narrative. The book reflects Jünger’s engagement with European literary traditions and his interest in psychological and societal tensions. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)