Leif Davidsen - Principal Works

Principal Works

Davidsen writes political thrillers, which depict life of modern man in a changing world. Even if many of the characters are of Danish origin, the settings of the stories are often abroad. Davidsen published his first book Uhellige alliancer or The Sardine Deception in 1984. It is a story of intrigue in the Spanish Basque Country shortly after Franco's death. Other works include:

• Den russiske sangerinde (1988) or The Russian Singer set in the period during and after the fall of communism, reflecting the chaos that Russia went though at this time. It tells the story of a Danish diplomat who, caught up in a confusion of murder and corruption, falls in love with a beautiful singer in a Moscow nightclub. The novel was also produced as a film directed by Morten Arnfred in 1993 (dubbed in English).

• Den Sidste Spion (1991) or The Last Spy is about the hunt for a highly-placed Russian spy in the Danish administration shortly after the opening of the Berlin Wall.

• Den serbiske dansker: Roman (1996) or The Serbian Dane about a Serbian hit man with roots is Denmark.

• Lime's billede: Roman (1998) or Lime's Photograph is about a Danish photographer living in Spain with historical flashbacks over the last 30 years.

• Fjenden i spejlet (2004) or The Enemy in the Mirror involves the American war on terrorism after the September 11, 2001, attack against the USA.

• Den ukendte hustru (2006) or The Unknown Wife is the story of a Danish couple who are on holiday in Russia when the Russian-born wife suddenly disappears.