The Mingrelian Conspiracy

von Michael Pearce

194 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A classic historical mystery from the award-winning Michael Pearce, set in the Egypt of the 1900s. When gang violence strikes the city, the inimitable Mamur Zapt is called in to investigate.In 1908, the city of Cairo lives - and dies - by its cafe culture. But for restaurant businesses, the protection rackets pose a problem. And the city's cafes are experiencing a sudden upsurge in threats from various gangs.When one cafe proprietor is attacked, his legs broken for noncompliance, everyone is worried. Then the Russian Charge files a complaint - the Mingrelians may be targeting a Russian Grand Duke. Now the Mamur Zapt, Head of the Secret Police, must find a way to prevent an international incident...

• Reihe: HarperCollins
• ISBN: 9780008259426
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 07.09.2017
• Größe: 195 x 128 mm
• Verlag: HarperCollins