In Balaclava, we follow Mara, a former delinquent from Hamburg who transformed her life by becoming a police officer in Berlin. Despite her dedication, Mara faces relentless sexism and misogyny in the force, leading her to question her career choice. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters a video that propels her away from law enforcement and into the heart of governmental opposition.
Mara’s story is further complicated by her turbulent past. Abandoned by her mother at a young age, she sought solace in the wrong crowd before finding her way into the police force. Now, as a disillusioned officer, she is thrust into an undercover mission amidst the protest movements in Hamburg.
The mission is personal: during a protest, an officer is killed, and Mara recognises the prime suspect. Her task is to infiltrate the protestors, a group that includes faces from her past and individuals more sympathetic than her colleagues.
Caught between her duty as a cop and her connections to the protestors, Mara grapples with an identity crisis.
Is she still a police officer, or has she become a protestor herself?
This internal conflict permeates the story, influencing every decision and relationship, from old friends to new alliances.
The book offers an insightful look into the complexities of protest movements and the intricate dynamics where nationalists, idealists and extremists converge.
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