The Third Man

Summary

The novel "The Third Man" by Graham Greene unfolds in post-war Vienna, divided into four occupation zones. The main character, writer Rollo Martins, arrives in the city at the invitation of his friend Harry Lime, only to discover that Lime recently died in a car accident. However, the circumstances of Lime's death arouse Martins' suspicions, prompting him to conduct his own investigation. In the process, he encounters the mysterious figure of the "third man," who turns out to have witnessed the accident. Gradually, Martins uncovers that Lime was involved in the black market and the trade of diluted penicillin, leading to numerous deaths. The story culminates in a dramatic conclusion, where Martins is forced to make a difficult decision concerning his friend.