- “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens – Although not entirely set in Brussels, a significant portion of the novel takes place there during the time of the French Revolution.
- “The Piano Teacher” by Elfriede Jelinek – This Austrian novel is set in Brussels and follows the life of a piano teacher named Erika Kohut.
- “The Last Night” by Cesare Pavese – In this Italian novel, the protagonist spends his last night in Brussels before taking his own life.
- “The Erl-King” by Michel Tournier – This French novel includes a section set in Brussels, exploring the themes of identity and transformation.
- “Maigret in Brussels” by Georges Simenon – A detective novel in the famous Inspector Maigret series, where he investigates a crime in Brussels.
- “Thérèse Desqueyroux” by François Mauriac – While not completely set in Brussels, the novel features portions of the story taking place in the Belgian capital.
- “The Woman in the Fifth” by Douglas Kennedy – This psychological thriller is partially set in Brussels and explores themes of identity and obsession.
- “Bruges-la-Morte” by Georges Rodenbach – Although primarily set in Bruges, this Belgian novel features several scenes in Brussels as well.
- “The Liberation of Skopje” by Zivko Cingo – A Macedonian novel that includes sections set in Brussels during World War II.
- “A Quiet Flame” by Philip Kerr – Part of the Bernie Gunther detective series, this novel has sections taking place in Brussels during the 1950s.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Brussels
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