Look Who's Back

by Timur Vermes

The Reichsmark was no longer legal tender, even though others – probably some clueless dilettantes on the side of the victorious powers – had clearly adapted my plan to turn it into a European-wide currency. At any rate, transactions were now being carried out in an artificial currency called “Euro”, regarded, as one would expect, with a high level of mistrust. I could have told those responsible that this would be the case.

now for a coffee! Would you like one? I’ve only got instant, I’m afraid.” The British must still be blockading the seas.