Murder at the Savoy
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| Murder at the Savoy | |
| Author | Sjöwall and Wahlöö |
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| Original title | Polis, polis, potatismos! |
| Country | Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
| Series | Martin Beck series |
| Publisher | Norstedts Förlag |
| Publication date | 1970 |
| Pages | 231 pp |
| Preceded by | The Fire Engine That Disappeared |
| Followed by | The Abominable Man |
Murder at the Savoy (Polis polis potatismos) is a Swedish crime novel by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö from 1970 in the series revolving around police detective Martin Beck.
"Murder at the Savoy" is the English title of the novel. The Swedish title of the book, meaning "Police, police, mashed potatoes", is explained in a scene where Gunvald Larsson is telling off the miserably lazy policemen Kristansson and Kvant. The two policemen had, instead of obeying their orders to arrest a suspect at Arlanda Airport, been arguing with a man who's 3-year-old son had shouted "Police, police, mashed potatoes" at the two policemen while they were eating Hot Dog with mashed potatoes at a grill bar. This refers to the common rhyme "polis polis potatisgris" ("police, police, potato pig").
[edit] Plot introduction
Martin Beck has to search through a high powered business man's many enemies when the business man is shot in front of a dozen witnesses at a high-end restaurant.
[edit] Film
The book was made into a film in 1993 by director Pelle Berglund.
| Preceded by The Fire Engine That Disappeared |
"Martin Beck" timeline, part 6 of 10 | Succeeded by The Abominable Man |
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