Pieter Waterdrinker (1961) is a journalist and
writer of grand, panoramic novels such as *Lenin’s balm*, *Poubelle* and the successful *Tchaikovsky Street 40*. His most recent novel *The Rat of Amsterdam* has been widely acclaimed. His work has been translated into English, German and Russian.
Pieter Waterdrinker (1961) is a journalist and
writer of grand, panoramic novels such as *Lenin’s balm*, *Poubelle* and the successful *Tchaikovsky Street 40*. His most recent novel *The Rat of Amsterdam* has been widely acclaimed. His work has been translated into English, German and Russian.
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