All that I can remember as of now…
Main Character is Tintin , a young Belgian reporter assisted by terrier dog Snowy.
Others: Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, Thompson and Thompson.
The writer of the series was Georges Remi (1907-1983) who wrote under the pen name Herge.
But as I begin to read Tintin again, will update you more on the 20th century European thriller. Mind you, I am going to read once again and no short cuts with the latest movie!